Description
Original WWII U.S. Army Postal Service cover from APO 34, dated Dec 30, 1944, sent by S/Sgt A. W. Goede, Personnel Section, 135th Infantry (34th Infantry Division). The envelope is printed “SANDSTORM DIVISION” and “ATTACK” beside the Red Bull skull emblem-an unmistakable 34th ID piece from the Italian Campaign. Addressed to Lewiston, Maine with a bold censor handstamp and an infantry captain’s signature.
Highlights & desirability:
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Direct unit attribution to the 135th Infantry, 34th Infantry Division (Red Bull)
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Clear APO 34 cancel on 12/30/1944, late-1944 Italian Front usage
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Division motto “ATTACK” and “SANDSTORM DIVISION” printed on face with unit emblem
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Censored soldier’s mail with examiner handstamp and signed approval
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Excellent crossover appeal: Italian Campaign, APO, censorship, and 34th ID collectors
Condition: light toning and edge wear from service use; small corner rubs; clean strikes and legible markings. Please view all photos to judge condition. We offer combined shipping on postal covers. embossed cachet.
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