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1916 (Jan 20) Plain stampless OHMS envelope modified to OAS to Hyde Park, London endorsed No Stamps Available & countersigned by Capt. C.A. Vanderzal, 2nd Nigerian Regt. cancelled Duala /Camerouns cds ….In August 1914, the German colony of Kameroun was invaded by British & French forces. The capital, Duala, was captured 27 Sept 1914 by a Naval attack, but the German forces withdrew to the interior & were not finally defeated until 18 Feb 1916………Rare item from active warfare period