British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No and may require rust removal

and may require rust removal

A marvelous WWII item offered in great condition

These examples were produced in the last decades of the 20th century

We will do our very best to honor size requests

British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No and may require rust removalOriginal 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