N° d'objet
8301.2.1
Description
This is a folding map case made of khaki canvas with three divisions, two of which fold in over flap and close the case. There is a folding small flap on the top with two pressed studs which closes the case completely. On the top flap is stencilled "1944" and further stencilled lettering above it. There is also "35" and an arrow written in pen.
The case contains a map of the French coast, including the name of the town "Ovistreham across to Dozule". There is also a small piece of paper tucked into the case and "found by the carrier Brigadier F. H. Lowman CRE 6th Airborne Division".
The note is addressed from "Miss Lily Stevens 34 Annfield Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne ASge 18 years" and on the reverse it is written in pencil "If you are single drop me a line. Married or courting, never mind." Signed 14th April 1944.
(the Field Message book might be in Archives)
Période de création
World War Two, 1939-1945
Matériel
Dimensions
- Width: case 415 mm
- Height: 265 mm