Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Availability_International - "Order of the Orange"

- "Order of the Orange" shoulder cord awarded by the Dutch government for surviving Operation Market Garden (worn on right shoulder)

this is actually a Chinese produced example

Just received included in a marvelous private collection of Flintlock Pistols

except for the different markings

The right side of the butt stock has proofs

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Availability_International - "Order of the Orange"Original 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