Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Chaplin (Captain) William J Zink

Chaplin (Captain) William J Zink made two unsuccessful attempts to rescue the man in the barracks

A very nice complete example that comes ready to display

Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60

most of the enlisted men were transferred to other units (2

but since that project was canceled

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Chaplin (Captain) William J ZinkOriginal Item: Only One Available. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted for aluminum and alternative materials were investigated, such as plastic for canteens. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose Canteen. The canteen is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small maker logo that reads MACK MOLDING CO. These canteens are very