US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon, printed on both sides, AAF Cloth Chart - Philippine Series, Side 1 - No. C-43 Mindanao Series, Side 2 - No. C-44 North Borneo

From the Collection of B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc Corner Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee Victoria

Description

A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon

Size

96 cm x 52 cm

Links

• Second World War Escape and Evasion Maps

Object Registration

00190

Keywords

united states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii

Historical information

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

When Made

1944

Significance

This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.

Inscriptions & Markings

AAF Cloth Chart - Philippine Series
Side 1 - No. C-43 Mindanao Series
Side 2 - No. C.44 North Borneo

Last updated

3 Mar 2017 at 10:13AM