Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk “Escape Map” With “Maps Only” Pouch and Notes By S/Sgt R.M. Rubino Military Books & Documents October 70

October 70

however they were ground off at some point during the rifle's history

including the textured exterior

and many were taken prisoner by the Germans

Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk “Escape Map” With “Maps Only” Pouch and Notes By S/Sgt R.M. Rubino Military Books & Documents October 70Original 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