Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Photographs W669 QM 22816 and dated

W669 QM 22816 and dated 9 November 1942

An original Victory Medal

likely just post war

Pop studs present in the correct places beneath the collar

1938 date stamp on the bales and maker stamped J

Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Photographs W669 QM 22816 and datedAn original American Army canteen. This is the very rare plastic style, known as Ethocel. This type of construction was introduced in 1942 due to the shortage of aluminium, when other materials were tested for canteens. There were enamelled canteens, they were made from low grade steel, with the enamel added to aid longevity. However, it was found to be unsatisfactory as if dropped, the enamel flaked away and sometimes, into the drinking water. The