Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 MG 42 Ammo Storage Examination for promotion to Acting

Examination for promotion to Acting Hospital Steward tested the candidates knowledge in the principles of arithmetic

and at the front and rear by spilt brads which passed through the liner and the helmet shell

so the buckle can be moved further down the belt if desired

This lovely English Blunderbuss was made to order about 1770

Today the tradition continues

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 MG 42 Ammo Storage Examination for promotion to ActingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose (Ethocel) Canteen, complete with an original WWII dated infantry carrier. The canteen itself is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small maker logo that reads P. I. The included carrier is fully functional, and faintly marked with an illegible maker and barely legible 1942 date. These canteens are very rare, and this is only the fourth