Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force Poultney & Trimble of Baltimore

Poultney & Trimble of Baltimore

25 inches (55 mm) x 2

The corrosion has unfortunately obliterated most of the markings

The hand guard is also somewhat loose

The 4th Marine Regiment participated in the Battle of Corregidor from January to May 1942

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force Poultney & Trimble of BaltimoreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose (Ethocel) Canteen, complete with an original WWII dated infantry carrier. The canteen itself is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small maker logo that reads P. I. The included carrier is fully functional, and faintly marked with an illegible maker and barely legible 1942 date. These canteens are very rare, and this is only the fourth