Netherlands East Indies. (United States - Repatriation P.O.W. Mail). 1945. American Red Cross printed envelope (form 539) written from 'Dr. J.V. Klerks, Med Officer (Captain), Dutch Army (Released P.O.W.)' addressed to his wife in Batavia, Java bearing United States "Prexie" SG 806, 5c light blue tied by 'U,S, Navy/ 15939 BR' bar duplex, dated 'Sept 16 45' with oval 'Centraal - Postbureau/ R.A.P.W.I./ Batavia' in violet on face.
Very attractive item from a Dutch Doctor with the "R.A.P.W.I. (Recovery of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees).
Scarce item for the 'Prexie' collector.
Ex Paul Bulterman's Prisoner of War collection.