Original WW2 US Ethocel Canteen Earliest Model Late 1942 VG Early WWII For Sale

Original WW2 US Ethocel Canteen. There is no manufacturer or date on the bottom. This model is the earliest of the experimental ethocel canteens produced. These canteens were manufactured in late 1942, 1943 to early 1944. This earlier design has the ring in place connected to the cap chain. The earliest flst top Cap retains its original cork insert. The Chain does have light rusting throughout. The Canteen itself is in very good condition with no damage, warping, cracks or separation! There is dark yellowing discoloration along with calcified spots and on the inside bottom. The earlier Ethocels canteens were slightly smaller than the later examples. Great example of the much harderbto find earliest Ethocel Canteens! NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING