Original U.S. WWII 1943 dated Experimental Ethocellulose Plastic Canteen by AICO German Helmets & Hats the needle tip was flush

the needle tip was flush with air-chamber

indicating that it was shipped along with an AKM rifle

The cap nipples on the cylinder appear to be original

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

joined the 20th Pursuit Group on 1 April 1931

Original U.S. WWII 1943 dated Experimental Ethocellulose Plastic Canteen by AICO German Helmets & Hats the needle tip was flushOriginal 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