French Colonies. (New Caledonia). 1941. Registered envelope addressed to Australia bearing New Caledonia Air Mail Yvert 24, 2f orange and sepia, Yvert 25, 3f lilac and sepia, Yvert 26, 5f blue and sepia and Yvert 27, 10f violet and sepia tied by Noumea/ Nelle Caledonie double ring '21st Oct 41' with adjacent registered label and circular 'Groupe du Pacifique/ Comm Superiur Des Troupes' in carmine on face and Sydney receiver. Very attractive Air Mail cover with scarce stamps on envelope.
French Troops were based in the Pacific to defend there territory against Japanese attacks.