Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk Escape Map with Pouch with Compass 43/C 43/D Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia It bears serial number 260234

It bears serial number 260234 on the cylinder and the frame

The pommel has two "wings" which surround an inlaid green stone

this is absolutely authentic and ready to Display

were marked with a stenciled "L"

bayonet lugs

Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk Escape Map with Pouch with Compass 43/C 43/D Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia It bears serial number 260234Original 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