German Occipation Bad Mergentheim US Zone 1947 Censored Cover to Switzerland

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United States

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Cover (Postal History)

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Single

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Grade: Ungraded
Overall Observations: Censorship: It bears a "CIVIL CENSORSHIP" stamp, indicating it was inspected during a period of wartime or heightened security. Postmarks: There are multiple postmarks, all dated 6.2.47 (February 6th, 1947). Military Mail Indication: The back of the cover has an indication for "Mil. Cen.-Civil Mails," further supporting the war era sending. Address: The recipient was in Switzerland. Front Side Analysis: Postmarks: Circular Postmark: circular format, including date (6.2.47, or February 6, 1947), as well as location. "BAD MERGENTHEIM": The name of the city of origin for the post marks Censorship Stamp: "CIVIL CENSORSHIP": This stamp is prominent and indicates that the letter was opened and read. "PASSED 40550 GERMANY": The text confirms the cover was examined within Germany. The '40550' might be a censor's ID or code. The design includes a stylized eagle and wings, which further adds to its official nature. Recipient Address: "Fa. H. Spörri" "Liebefeld-Bern (Schweiz)" "Buschweg 3": This is the full postal address, including street and city. It is important to note that the address is going to Switzerland (Schweiz is the German version of the word Switzerland). Back Side Analysis: "MIL. CEN.-CIVIL MAILS": This is located on a strip of slightly darker paper, suggesting an additional step during sorting. This label confirms that the letter was handled as part of military mail operations, but destined for a civilian. Detailed Summary:This postal cover provides a glimpse into the realities of correspondence in post-war Germany, specifically during February of 1947. The cover was mailed from Bad Mergentheim, Germany to a person or company named H. Spörri, with the street address "Buschweg 3" in Liebefeld, Bern, Switzerland. This cover provides a tangible artifact of postal history, reflecting both postal administration and the surveillance practices of the era. It is a relic of communication during a unique and challenging period of history.

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