Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis, MO
Can Type: Flat Top info
Can Class: Opening Instruction info
Can Contents: 12 oz
Scarcity: 10.0 = Unique info
Book#: USBC L 043-35, USBC-OI 145 info
Remarks: "Budweiser Lager Beer. Circa: Late 1945. This American Can Company, 12 ounce container, lists 2 Pats.- Others Pending and was Brewed and Canned by Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. During the World War II time frame, between Early 1942 and September 1945, the brewer used olive drab colored, non opening instruction beer cans. Shortly following the war, this short lived, high gloss metallic finished container was introduced in celebration of the war's end. It is the same package design as seen on the previous page (USBC-OI 144) with the differing MPC "A.C.CO. 68-A \" {similar to (Figure G) on page XI}, and metallic finish. Brewery records reflect this package design was stopped during the first printing run and changed to the "open star" version as seen on the following page. This Grade 1/1+ example is the only one known to the author, and may be unique. Rarity Rating: R-10." Reprinted with permission from Kevin C. Lilek.