Ref: DR18609
- £275.00
Japan. (British Commonwealth Occupation Force). 1946. Un-stamped envelope written from 'No 4314107, Lac. Galler, R.NZ.A.F./ NZ..A.P.O. 333/ B.C.O.F./ Japan' endorsed 'On Active Service' addressed to Holland via England, cancelled by circular 'RAF Post Office/ 320' dated '2nd Dec 46', taxed on arrival bearing Netherlands postage due 5c ultramarine tied by Nijmegen receiver '13th Dec 46' on face.
Superb item from 'J. Force' (Jayforce) sent from New Zealand attached to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Iwakuni, Japan to help with the Occupation of Japan by the Allies.
The cover has been taxed as free postage for Red Cross and former Prisoner of War Mail had ceased.
