Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea, 1940s

Historical information

Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.

Significance

This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.

Physical description

An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Banda Sea

Inscriptions & markings

Banda Sea (with Insets 'A' to 'E')

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