{"product_id":"original-wwii-allied-mi9-silk-escape-evasion-map-43-c-43-d-france-germany-belgium-holland-switzerland","title":"Original WWII Allied MI9 Silk Escape \u0026 Evasion Map 43\/C–43\/D – France, Germany, Belgium, Holland \u0026 Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMI9 Series 43 silk escape and evasion map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, double-sided with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheets 43\/C and 43\/D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This type of lightweight textile map was produced by the British War Office for Allied personnel who might find themselves behind enemy lines. The Australian War Memorial identifies this exact C\/D configuration as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943 War Office map specifically produced by MI9 for escape and evasion purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers Holland, Belgium, northeastern France, and western\/central Germany. Sheet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43\/D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers southeastern France, southwestern Germany and Switzerland and incorporates the detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Belgium \u0026amp; Germany (New Frontier)”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inset at 1:250,000 scale. The primary maps are printed at 1:1,000,000 scale.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese maps were designed to be folded into a very small package and carried by Allied aircrew and other personnel. Unlike conventional paper maps, the textile material was durable, relatively moisture resistant and could be unfolded and handled quietly. Examples of this C\/D map are documented as having been carried by Allied airborne personnel as well as RAF, RCAF and U.S. personnel.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete and exceptionally presentable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining strong multicolor printing throughout. Both sides display clearly with detailed roads, railways, cities, international boundaries, terrain, waterways and other navigation information. The original fold lines remain evident from wartime-style storage, with expected age and handling wear but no major losses apparent in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding piece of WWII aviation and escape-and-evasion equipment with direct historical connections to Allied operations over occupied Europe. These maps make especially impressive displays alongside WWII flight equipment, airborne material, survival equipment or an aircrew grouping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369706618957,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/6CDE16DE-A39E-486F-B924-ADBC1E712F99.jpg?v=1786048147","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-allied-mi9-silk-escape-evasion-map-43-c-43-d-france-germany-belgium-holland-switzerland","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}