Original U.S. WWII 1943 dated Experimental Ethocellulose Plastic Canteen by AICO German Helmets & Hats my CO - Colonel Warren

my CO - Colonel Warren

The Royal Highland Regiment also known as the BLACK WATCH the famous Scottish regiment that fought at the Battle of Waterloo where they were commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Robert Macara

The cap nipples on the cylinder appear to be original

joined the 20th Pursuit Group on 1 April 1931

The recorder has a 24V power cord which plugged into side of the sight

Original U.S. WWII 1943 dated Experimental Ethocellulose Plastic Canteen by AICO German Helmets & Hats my CO - Colonel WarrenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethocelulose Canteen which is dated 1943 and marked AICO by the manufacturer on the bottom under U. S.. In an effort to manufacture a non metallic a canteen during World War Two, the US government attempted to manufacture a plastic canteen using Dow Chemical's Ethyl Cellulose Plastic product, called Ethocel. The canteen was manufactured by several government