1901 Boer War

Ref: G2474
  • £375.00

1901 envelope, from a member of the New Zealand Contingent, endorsed 'No stamps available, on active service, 3668'. An ARMY POST OFFICE, NATAL FIELD FORCE STANDERTON MAY 30 1901 octagonal datestamp is on the front of the cover along with a Wellington 14 JUL 01 arrival cancel. Written by Private Alan Bruce Saunders to his father, Private Saunders No 3668 of the 19th Company sailed to South Africa on the S. S. Cornwall on January 30 1901. This was in the 6th Contingent that went there. An interesting item.