New Zealand Censor WW2

[Peter Gassmann]

Hello All

does anyone have information about this type of censor mark and the FPO cancel? most likely by the New Zealand Forces? Seller mentioned Fiji?

best wishes, Peter

[Peter Harvey]

Hi Peter,

The postmark on this cover is one of the generic cancellations used by the NZEF in the Pacific. I seem to remember Robin Startup lists about 10 - 12 variations, but I not sure anyone has ever accurately pinned them to locations, but 2 NZEF would be the general designation.

The censor cachet is indeed military, with the numbers 10 to 60 allocated to Fiji, again I do not have the further definitive work on this - (I think you need)
Censored in the Pacific, by Robin Startup. Handbook Number 29, published by the Postal History Society of New Zealand

Peter

[Peter Gassmann]

Hi Peter

many thanks, this is really helpful!

best wishes, Peter