British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No manufacturers began marking their helmet

manufacturers began marking their helmet shells with the initials of the factory or company names

These helmets

Who remembers "Lawrence of Arabia"

meaning they are over 100 year-old

Markings vary

British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No manufacturers began marking their helmetOriginal 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