Examining Silk Map Production

Escape & Evasion Kit

Originally developed by the highly-secretive MI9, escape and evasion kits (E&E) were one of the most prized items issued to paratroopers. Christopher Hutton came up with the first escape maps in the Spring of 1940 and was followed by production of full kits. The most widespread (103,126 issued) was the France kit, which contained either the Bartholomew or the 43 series maps, 2,000 French francs, a miniature compass, and a hacksaw blade. Widely issued to both USAAF crews and paratroopers.

This museum-quality replica 43 series kit features the original rubberized waterproof khaki fabric - the actual fabric originally used to construct these.  Complete with custom silk screened lettering and the characteristic white 43 over stamp (with period style pigment ink). Available either sealed up with simulated contents or  unsealed and unfilled, ready for you to insert your own escape & evasion components.
 

 
Unfilled: $24.95 (In stock & ready to ship, Email us to order)
Filled: $29.95 (In stock & ready to ship, Email us to order)

E&E contents can be found separately on Contents Page.