Silk Escape Map, Rasht/Baku

"Rasht Region on one side, which is Northern Iran and the Southern Caspian Sea. Baku Region on the reverse side, consisting of Western Kazakstan, Eastern Azerbajan and the Central part of the Caspian Sea. Originally issued to UK pilots during the Cold War. If they were shot down, these 100% silk topographical and political maps of Eastern European regions show the most convenient escape routes, including railroads, rivers, mines, swamps and more. Screened onto double-sided silk so that they could be used when wet and would not become illegible. Published by The War Office in 1941. This is the Third Edition which was rivised and reproduced by W.O. in 1952. Measurement: Height is 24½ in., Width is 25 in. Wonderful collectors item. New."