Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by American Insulator Co. British Flags it was still acceptable in

it was still acceptable in the field

The brass trimmed hard leather "beaks" to both front and back are present

lettering along the body of the plane that reads 9K+AP and swass on the tail

Some of the VKT barrels may be marked "SA"

Mauser already had supplied arms to numerous countries

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by American Insulator Co. British Flags it was still acceptable inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethocelulose Canteen which is dated 1942 and marked by the manufacturer on the bottom under U. S.. This is the maker mark for American Insulator Co, one of the rare makers. The maker marking is partially overstamped with I C, but the shape of the marking and location of the mold number are completely correct for an AICO canteen. In an effort to manufacture a non