XXI Corps Rest Center Dijon, France
$245.00
Kick back, relax, and try some mustard!
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Description
This uncommon pictorial map was published in early 1945 as a reference guide for members of the XXI Corps on leave in Dijon, France. The central image presents a large-scale street plan of the downtown area that pinpoints thirty different locations of particular interest to a soldier with a bit of free time.
A dozen vignettes comprising the left and right borders add some color and humor to the map. They also reflect the simple things – mail, a clean shower, and decent food – that helped improve the morale of Allied troops en route to Germany. Signed in the lower right by the author, a Private First Class, but I’ve been unable to conclusively confirm the name.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1945
Author: PFC Cole Cauchi?
Sheet Width (in): 11.25
Sheet Height (in): 14.9
Condition: B
Condition Description: Heavily worn along old fold lines, including numerous tears that have been repaired on the verso with a mix of old cellophane and new archival tape. Wrinkling and a bit of image loss in the lower right corner. About good condition overall. Blank on verso, .
$245.00
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