Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force The vesicant paint usually came

The vesicant paint usually came in different shades of mustard or green and was formulated to turn pink or brown when exposed to poison gas

25 inches (55 mm) x 2

with a snap at the top

Year of Manufacture: 1882 - converted c

This mount is compatible with the Russian / Soviet M 1905

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force The vesicant paint usually cameOriginal 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