General Discussion

The first item below is a replica of a RCAF Franking Stamp shown in Douglas Sayles' 2011 The BNAPS Catalogue of Canadian Military Mail Markings, Volume 2 The World War 2 Era 1936-1945. The second stamp appeared recently on eBay and differs from the first by the initials "KS" on either side of the crown.

High Johnson suggests that "KS" could mean "King's Service". This seems logical, but I would like to find a source to back it up. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Mike Street

Hello, does anyone happen to know what the marking "L.O." stands for and who applied it? seen on two covers from Egypt to Switzerland (to different receivers) in 1917.

best regards, Peter

I am attaching scans of a cover addressed to Scotland. The front bears the stamp (Barely legible) of FPO 248 dated Jan 9 1943. This was used by Canadian Reinforcement Units , Whitley from 1940. The British 3d stamp was issued in November 1941.

The address on the reverse is from M29607 Sgt Ironside W M, from 810CD - MD13. There are a number of suggestions for "CD" of which Canada Draft look a good fit and MD13 is from Military District 13, Alberta.

Was 810 the number of the draft and was Sgt Ironside part of that draft?

Any ideas?

I have received the following enquiry:

Subject: OAS (On Active Service) - I seek formal notice of this service from both WWI period and at the begining of WWII. Also any info ex GPO etc. Searching Falkland Islands Privilege mail services which include mail sent usually to GB by virtue of the free OAS service. Need formal date from GPO, Army or ... Can you help me?