Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk Escape Map with Pouch, Compass and Hacksaw 43/C 43/E U.S. Field Gear There is number 121 stamped

There is number 121 stamped on the underside and side of the blade release

This is one item of about 150 named pieces of well-known American soldiers dating from WW1 and WW2

Contrary to most stick grenade designs

This example of a Luftwaffe M40 helmet retains much original paint

Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk Escape Map with Pouch, Compass and Hacksaw 43/C 43/E U.S. Field Gear There is number 121 stampedOriginal 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