British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No Boarding Pikes were traditionally carried

Boarding Pikes were traditionally carried on Galleons

I have inspected 15 other examples and found the same

• Interior pocket 9’ x 11"

and will have pitting from wood contact

British Silk Escape Map of Germany Dated 1941: Original WW2 Un-issued Hand Select:No Boarding Pikes were traditionally carriedOriginal 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