Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen & M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly which was designed to penetrate

which was designed to penetrate armor and deliver lethal blows to enemies in close combat if the need arose

and also some cracking around the lock plate

She was raised in April 1942

He was commissioned to the U

While the Battle of the Bulge raged to the south

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen & M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly which was designed to penetrateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic set of two experimental U. S. WWII canteens, difficult to find on their own. 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 & enamel for canteens. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless