Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk “Escape Map” With “Maps Only” Pouch and Notes By S/Sgt R.M. Rubino U.S. Documents & Books got striped off in Nepal

got striped off in Nepal for the scrap value (Ffrtunately the tube was too heavy to steal

but was withdrawn on September 2

The very tip of the sword (about 1/8") has had the nickel plating wear off

as many of these size pouches were traditionally worn high on the chest in conjunction with the

As the left wing of the invasion force

Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk “Escape Map” With “Maps Only” Pouch and Notes By S/Sgt R.M. Rubino U.S. Documents & Books got striped off in NepalOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1943 a series of cloth escape maps were produced that are immediately recognized by their vivid colors. These maps are of the European Theater and were issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. Printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd, the maps consist of eight colors and are primarily at a scale of 1: 1,000,000 with larger scale inserts. There are ten sheets in this series, which are composites of