Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia This facilitated wearing the watch

This facilitated wearing the watch on the wrist - hence the name wristlet

"but it was the only thing available to us

but the exact number is unknown

Extremely rare WWII 101st Airborne Division Patch with machine embroidered '101' in filled-in section between patch and tab

however there is also still some original bluing and case hardening visible

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia This facilitated wearing the watchOriginal Item: Only One Available. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted for aluminum and alternative materials were investigated, such as plastic for canteens. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose Canteen, complete with an original WWII dated infantry carrier. The canteen itself is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small