Scarf med karta över fronten andra världskriget

SCARF, omkring 1940, med karta från fronten under andra världskriget, siden, ca 70 x 70 cm
Historik:silk escape map scarf includes a map of Holland , Belgium (except West Coast), France(North East) and Germany (West & Central). This silk scarf conveys an escape map from the Second World War. British Airmen were given these maps, made from lightweight material, to use in the event of landing in enemy territory whilst on missions over Europe. It was hoped it would help them evade capture and find their way back to Britain.