{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-experimental-ethocel-plastic-canteen-m1942-black-porcelain-enamel-canteen","title":"Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen \u0026 M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic set of two experimental U.S. WWII canteens, difficult to find on their own. 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 \u0026amp; enamel for canteens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 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. Another idea for conserving the most valuable metals was to use a lower quality metal with a porcelain enameled coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was this, the M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen.  Unfortunately, this \"experiment\" was not successful at all, and there were numerous complaints from the field, as the chipped enamel inside from a dent would result in water contamination, and overall the canteens were just not very resilient. They were quickly removed from service, and replaced by the standard aluminum canteens that everyone is familiar with today. They are very scarce on the market, especially with the original carrier and matching enameled canteen cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black enamel canteen is in good condition with minor chipping to the finish. The cap is retained as well as the chain. It is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ REP \/ 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom in white ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experimental Ethylcellulose Canteen is in good service-used condition with staining to the exterior and some to the interior. The cap is retained as well as the chain. The canteen is marked on the bottom \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ 1944. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great set of experimental canteens, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43462664454213,"sku":"ONSV25OAC204","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25OAC204__01.jpg?v=1756148823","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-experimental-ethocel-plastic-canteen-m1942-black-porcelain-enamel-canteen","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}