Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force The cylinder and chambers are

The cylinder and chambers are crisp and and all nipples are intact

The corrosion has unfortunately obliterated most of the markings

Thomas Ensor & Sons was a glove manufacturing company founded in Milborne Port in Somerset

The 4th Marine Regiment participated in the Battle of Corregidor from January to May 1942

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force The cylinder and chambers areOriginal 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