Code: 10592
WW2 RAF/SOE/AIRBORNE RED "F" FRANCE MARK I ESCAPE MAP PURSE. A fantastic-condition RED F escape map purse, as issued to Allied forces. This purse would have originally contained several escape maps covering most of France. As well as an escape saw blade and an escape compass, sometimes also issued with currency.
The purse is in good condition for its age, with good clear graphics on the front. The large red F to the front would indicate it contained escape maps, which would have covered most of France. It would also have contained French currency. Marked with the usual phrase "If this packet is found it must be handed in to the nearest police station at once" on the front. On the reverse, it is unmarked; examples without the "MARK" designation are believed to be MK1 examples; later examples are found marked with "MARK II and MARK III". There is no damage we can see really; it has been opened and is now empty. The purse is made from a rubberised tan material; inside the rubber coating is still soft and in good condition. One seam has come undone; this can be left as is, or some glue can seal it up again, most likely best left alone. Overall, a very nice example of these rare and sought-after escape map purses, ideal for any RAF/Allied forces museum display, collection or reenactment use.
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