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Cage Stand Marking

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:39 pm
by GbBouv2014
I am seeking information about the partially hidden marking on this cover. The full marking reads "Cage Stand 233". What is the meaning of this marking? Where was it likely applied (point of origin, censor station? somewhere else?). There are no backstamps.

Thanks for any information.

Re: Cage Stand Marking

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:39 pm
by mozzerb
It's not a mark I recognise, but from the look and the fact that it's under the GB censor tape, I suspect it may be a Swiss censor mark or possibly a German transit censor mark? A look at other wartime covers from those countries on eBay/Delcampe might produce something similar.

Re: Cage Stand Marking

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:38 am
by GbBouv2014
Thank you for your reply. I admit I am perplexed at the lack of information on this marking. I assumed it was not unusual; that appears to have been a bad assumption!