UBB.threads Forums General Militaria United States Militaria 1944 US Silk Map of France

Can anyone give me any info on this? How common, and any valuation would be greatly appreciated. I'm posting for a gentleman I know. I'm going to hit the other 2 forums with the same post as well. This was issued to an American US Army officer during the war by the Army.

Thanks,
T

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Actually they are not that rare. I have probably had 25-35 of them thru the years. They were mostly issued to the AAF Pilots and navigators, value $25-$100. They seem to have come down in price in the last few years.
The best ones that i ever had were of the Normany beachhead, (3) of them
thanks
Bob

Thanks Bob. Im sure the owner will appreciate the information.

T

I think this is one that was also issued to Airborne Troops, which helps the price up a bit.

Jerry,
Can you give additional info as regards to price? It's for gentleman I know.

Thanks,
Tom

$150-175 on these wouldn't surprise me. I have seen this one go higher, but as was mentioned they are a bit 'flat' on the market lately.

He belonged the 19th or 119th Tank Battalion, part of Pattons group.

Realize that this post is over a year old.
I came across one of the identical silk escape maps as the one above. It has the same date, 2nd Edition, etc.
It was issued to my father, who was a Captain in the 319th, 80th Divison, General Patton's
Third Army during WW2, He told me it was concealed in his jacket lining.

Is there a recommended way to get all the folds out of the silk? I'd like to have it mounted professionally, but I don't want to end up causing any damage to the map.

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Robert

i would try gently steaming the silk to remove the fold marks,better yet,take it to someone that is a professional to have it done,,,