P.O.W. USAGE OF THE TYPE 4a CARD EX "[KUCHING] P.O.W. CAMP, ...

Hammer

£220

P.O.W. USAGE OF THE TYPE 4a CARD EX "[KUCHING] P.O.W. CAMP, BORNEO" TO G.B.; [Probably 25 Dec. 1943] usage of the red card (some minor wear) from British "S/Sergt. Archie Moyes" (Xmas greetings) to Scotland with Japanese and British red censor marks (the former printed; no gap in heading underline, i.e. Type 4a) on the front, and only the words "P.O.W. Camp, Borneo." printed on the reverse. Almost all the 25 examples of this Type 4a card recorded by Tett were dated 25 December or undated (and probably sent on or around the same date). Rare.Cross Reference: MILITARY - CENSORED MAIL, MILITARY - WWII, MILITARY - P.O.W. MAIL