Italian Colonies. (United States Post Office in Eritria). 1943. Envelope written from 'Major Woodwin, M.C. A.P.O. 617, c/o Postmaster, New York' addressed to South Africa bearing United States "Transporter" SG A901, 6c carmine tied by U.S. Army Postal Service/ A.P.O. with 'Passed By Army Examiner/ U.S. 22002' censor, endorsed 'via New York'.
United States Army Post Office 617 was opened at GURA, Eritria 20th July 1942 and moving to ASMARA 1st October 1943.