1943 Silk Cloth Escape Map C & D Area Of WW2 Era Europe Germany France Vintage
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:710064 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
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Item: A vintage, 2-sided cloth map showing parts of Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, and Switzerland.Notes: Found at a nearby collector's estate. Internet research revealed that it was made in 1943 by John Waddington, Ltd. of United Kingdom; and was issued to Allied pilots of the U.S., R.A.F., and R.C.A.F.. John Waddington, Ltd. was initially a printing business that made playin...g cards, and was also known as a publisher of games in the UK - most notably Monopoly by Parker Bros..Size: It measures about 29 inches by 29 inches.Condition: Well preserved with some wear. Has minor stains/discoloration; faint creases from when it was originally stored; edge wear including creases, frayed edges, and a few very small tears. Still very displayable.
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Item: A vintage, 2-sided cloth map showing parts of Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, and Switzerland.Notes: Found at a nearby collector's estate. Internet research revealed that it was made in 1943 by John Waddington, Ltd. of United Kingdom; and was issued to Allied pilots of the U.S., R.A.F., and R.C.A.F.. John Waddington, Ltd. was initially a printing business that made playin...g cards, and was also known as a publisher of games in the UK - most notably Monopoly by Parker Bros..Size: It measures about 29 inches by 29 inches.Condition: Well preserved with some wear. Has minor stains/discoloration; faint creases from when it was originally stored; edge wear including creases, frayed edges, and a few very small tears. Still very displayable.
Email me if you have any questions. Thanks for looking, and good luck.
