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Personalised Rare Silk War Escape Map Leather Bookmark

Natthakur

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    • 11th December
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    • Standard delivery
    • 16th - 17th December
    • Express delivery
    • 13th - 16th December

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Available to be personalised with initials, this is an original gift for the history enthusiast, these leather bookmarks are lined with part of a genuine issue, rescued silk escape map from the Cold War. Escape maps were the creation of Clayton Hutton, an...

Available to be personalised with initials, this is an original gift for the history enthusiast, these leather bookmarks are lined with part of a genuine issue, rescued silk escape map from the Cold War. Escape maps were the creation of Clayton Hutton, an eccentric MI9 British Army Officer during WW2. Hutton had maps printed onto silk as they don't degrade in water nor rustle like paper. The maps were issued to the military throughout WW2 and beyond with troops hiding maps inside the lining of their uniform or the heel of their boot. If they were captured or shot down, they had their map for escaping. Perfect gift for a 'silk' wedding anniversary and a great gift for men or women.

Each bookmark is made from genuine leather available in several colours. Every bookmark comes with a little envelope containing the story of the maps. Make it special by having a name or initials foil blocked onto the leather for a perfect gift. Not many of these maps are available as they are becoming rarer by the day, a special unique gift for anyone.

This collection of leather items lined with escape maps is a collaboration between Sara Jane Murray of Home Front Vintage and Natthakur. The collection has been sold in stockists countrywide and The National Army Museum in London.

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Express delivery available by 24hr tracked Royal Mail.

As each bookmark is made from a genuine non repeatable map, we cannot guarantee which map or part of the map your bookmark will feature.

Hand made from genuine leather.

Can be personalised with initials.

Dimensions: 20cm x 4.5cm

Always gift wrapped included.

Delivery

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Standard delivery: included
Receive it by 16th - 17th December

Express delivery: £4.70
Receive it by 13th - 16th December

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Natthakur

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Natalie Thakur has been creating exciting contemporary bag and accessory designs in leather for almost two decades. From the early stages her work catapulted her into prestigious stores such as Selfridges and The V&A, winning ‘The Best of British’ in Liberty of London and featured in The World of Interiors and Vogue amongst many publications. Her brand has become known for reinterpreting everyday design classics utilising bold graphics, fine details and combining a ‘Made in Britain’ ethos with fine craftsmanship in leather.