Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Photographs 1938 date stamp on the

1938 date stamp on the bales and maker stamped J

W669 QM 22816 and dated 9 November 1942

An original Victory Medal

SOUTH AFRICA 1902

likely just post war

Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Photographs 1938 date stamp on theAn original American Army canteen. This is the very rare plastic style, known as Ethocel. This type of construction was introduced in 1942 due to the shortage of aluminium, when other materials were tested for canteens. There were enamelled canteens, they were made from low grade steel, with the enamel added to aid longevity. However, it was found to be unsatisfactory as if dropped, the enamel flaked away and sometimes, into the drinking water. The