Description

1937 (Apr 18) Plain stampless official envelope to Kiel Germany from SMS “Leipzig” in Spanish waters cancelled Deutsche Kreigsmarine /Nr 32 cds & with blue unframed Kommando /Kreuzer “Leipzig” & framed Frei Durch Arlosung Reich /Kommando Kreuzer “Leipzig” handstamps…..
On 15 June 1937 the Captain of the “Leipzig” reported torpedoes being fired at his ship off Oran & 3 days later reported a further attack after which Germany withdrew from patrolling duties but remained on the Intervention Committee