British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No These sets were given to
Platform notes & fabric story
Description
These sets were given to all ground forces for the Normandy landings
and colors will not match among pieces
Each Rifle is constructed from wood and metal
and will have pitting from wood contact
Dirty from long storage
British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No These sets were given toOriginal Item: Very Few Only. These are ORIGINAL WW2 issue 15" X 18" Silk Escape Maps issued to Allied flight crews in WW2. These maps were often sewn into the linings of uniforms to escape detection in the event of being shot down over enemy territory and falling into hostile hands. Constructed of Silk to withstand water damage and tearing, each map has a sewn selvage hem around all four sides to prevent fraying. Printed in Black and White, these