This item is a Queen Elizabeth II Souvenir Cover issued by the British Legion for the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day.

Reference: British Legion Official Cover

Commemorates the British Legion Remembrance Day and the 50th Anniversary of burial of the Unknown Warrior, Westminster Abbey, London 1920 - 1970, cachet depicts Westminster Abbey and the grave of the Unknown Warrior plus British Legion logo of lion doorknocker design etc.

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Stamp(s) 6d Machin definitives (see scan).

Issued 11th November 1970

Special fancy souvenir postmark of Cenotaph plus text "50th Anniversary of unveiling of the Cenotaph", British Forces 1146 Postal Service

Original Information Card: YES

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Cover may have typed addresses, be hand written or blank - please see scan.

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