Object number
201601.11.1
Title
Map Case and Maps
Description
This is a brown canvas map case with two plastic sections for inserting a map. There are three pen holders and a pocket in one end. On the pocket is written 'F/Lt W J Kempling' in red pen. There are three maps in the the case, of Central India, and marked with routes in red pen. The map belonged to Major Cherry. Inside there are three annotated maps. Two are titled INDIA, half Inch maps printed June 1943. They show the area around of Kohima and district. The other is titled CENTRAL INDIA CENTRAL PROVINCES & BERAR. This was produced in 1918. Also found is a red 10 rupee note issued by The Japanese Goverment.
Date
1939 - 1945
Production period
World War Two, 1939-1945
Dimensions
- Height: map case 212 mm
- Width: map case 482 mm