Fashion History: The Silk Route – Secret WW2 Escape and Evade Maps

World War II was a time of extaordinary hardship at home and abroad, millions fighting against Axis forces across the world. But it was also a time of great ingenuity, no more so when the British Government equipped men to do their jobs by using maps printed on silk. Woven by silkworms the sheer fabric…

Second World War Escape and Evasion maps

Cloth Escape Map (Version 1) – Stand In The Door 1944

Original U.S. WWII and Cold War Escape and Evasion “Silk” Maps - Norwa – International Military Antiques

Lessons in Escape and Evasion Air Forces Escape & Evasion Society

The Chic Garments Made From WWII Escape Maps - Atlas Obscura

World War Ii Silk Aviators Escape Map

World War Ii Silk Aviators Escape Map

Original U.S. WWII 1943 Color Silk Escape Map with Pouch, Compass and – International Military Antiques

See WW2 escape & evasion maps the paratroopers used in 1944 - Click Americana

Lessons in Escape and Evasion Air Forces Escape & Evasion Society

Escape Aids Air Forces Escape & Evasion Society

See WW2 escape & evasion maps the paratroopers used in 1944 - Click Americana