100% great original WW2 USAAF SILK!!! Escape/Evasion map as issued to the USAAF and KNIL / Marineluchtvaart dienst pilots / knil during WW2, produced in 8-1944 (see bottom right corner). It is one of the biggest maps we sold; it is 93 x 63 cm, which is much larger than most of these silk map types. Evasion charts or escape maps are maps made for servicemembers, and intended to be used when caught behind enemy lines to assist in performing escape and evasion. Such documents were secreted to prisoners of war by various means to aid in escape attempts. During World War II, these clandestine maps were used by many American, British, and allied servicemen to escape from behind enemy lines. Special material was used for this purpose, due to the need for a material that would be hardier than paper, and would not tear or dissolve in water.[1] The map has a fantastic patina! The double sided!! map covers the Noth (one side) and South (other side) Celebes (now called Sulawesi). Clearly issued map, nicely used! See also our other interesting WW2 items that we offer for auction on catawiki!