Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces Escape and Evasion “Silk” Map Lot - 3 Items Russian Artwork & Posters All are the heavy quality

All are the heavy quality leather BUT all were put aside for some defect or other so now we are offering them "AS IS"

and was folded into quarters for some time

Barrel and action retain about 80% original bluing having matured beautifully

1944 on the side of the head which translates to Approved for use in cold weather

As with most badges

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces Escape and Evasion “Silk” Map Lot - 3 Items Russian Artwork & Posters All are the heavy qualityOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available. Evasion charts or escape maps are maps made for service members, and intended to be used when caught behind enemy lines to assist in performing escape and evasion. Such documents were secreted to prisoners of war by various means to aid in escape attempts. During World War II, these clandestine maps were used by many American, British, and allied servicemen to escape from behind enemy lines. Special