China. (French Naval Detachment in China). 1937. Stamp-less envelope written from the French Naval Gunboat "Lamotte-Piccuet" endorsed 'F.N.E.O.', Shanghai', endorsed 'F.M.' addressed to France cancelled by octagonal 'Croiseur Lamotte-Piccuet' date stamp '10th Jan 37' with circular 'Forces Navales Extreme Orient/ Franchaise Militaire' on face and Veudee arrival on reverse. Superb item of mail from the French Naval Extreme Orient.