Title: GSGS Restricted silk escape/evasion map—Bandar Abbas—Hofuf—UAE—Iran—Arabia 1957 Description: Fabric Map—Restricted—Bandar Abbas//Hofuf—Edition I-GSGS'. Fabric Map—Restricted—Bandar Abbas // Hofuf, issued by the Geographical Section General Staff, War Office, and printed by Balding & Mansell Ltd. in 1957. Originally compiled during the Second World War from Middle East Directorate sources and first reproduced in 1945 as GSGS 2555, the map was later reclassified as GSGS Misc. 350 and reissued in fabric form during the early Cold War as a double-sided escape and evasion map. One side covers eastern Arabia, including Qatar and Bahrain; the reverse depicts Trucial Oman (now the UAE), including Dubai and Abu Dhabi along the "Pirate Coast", northern Oman, and southern Iran. Reflecting Britain’s strategic interest in Gulf defence and oil security, the map was printed on fabric for durability in field conditions and marked Restricted, indicating issue to authorised military personnel only for use if operating behind enemy lines. . Geographical Section General Staff (War Office). Reproduced by O.S. in 1945 as GSGS 2555 from MDR 12113. 4th edition 1945. Converted to GSGS No. Misc 350 by War Office. 1955. Published 1957. Cold War era double-sided GSGS silk fabric escape and evasion map. Size 64 x 73 cm | 25.0 x 28.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. The map is printed on both sides. Tags: 1957, Map, Middle East, War Office
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