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1917 (Oct 6) Stampless envelope with couple of faults to Lyon countersigned by Sergt, S.P. 525, B.C.M. Marseille with alongside blue circular scarce BASE MILITAIRE FRANCAISE / COOPERATIVE / Camp de Buloluto / MESS de OFFICIERS / TARENTE & cancelled Tresor et Postes / 525 ( 7 Oct) cds located Taranto, Italy……

The French Armee d’ Orient had staging depots & posts at various locations in Italy to ease the transit of mails, goods & armaments to military units further East.