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1940 (Oct 21) Plain envelope to New Jersey together with letter headed Polymedia 21.10.40., Cpl Socratis Aleranis, Coy 2560 Infantry Group, Polymedia who says “I am now a soldier in the British Army” bearing Cyprus 1½ piastre + ¾ piastre + ¼ piastre making 2½ piastre rate tied FPO 124 (23 Oct) cds & with violet oblong framed Passed By Censor /Crown No 1149 hand stamp & on reverse Nicosia /Cyprus (23 Oct) transit cds…………………………………………………………
Scarce item from Cypriot volunteer with Proud recording FPO 124 used in Cyprus 12 Sep 1940 – 8 Mar 1941