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1943 (Feb 27) Plain stampless envelope to Allier, Vichy France from French Commandant on Vichy ship, Sur le “Massalia” interned at Erdek . Cancelled Beyoglu cds & with circular Turkish Star & Crescent censor & with dirty blue green framed SERVICE DES BELLIGERANTS / INTERNEES & red circular MARINE NATIONALE (Anchor) SERVICE AL A MER & unframed green 171030 filing number & alongside 6848 German censor handstamps wth on left sde remains of OKW Swastika (g) handstamp (Riemer G-27b) that tied the label that has fallen off with on reverse Chemical streak swipe for hidden messages plus unframed 905 & 510 Examiners handstamp.
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Scarce item from Commandant of Vichy French warship Massalia interned by Turks at Erdek.