first day cover, envelope
Accession Number

NAM.2001-06-5-26

Description

Official first day cover issued by the New Zealand Returned Soldiers Association in 1936 to commemorate the 21st anniversary of Anzac Day, 1915, with one green 1/2d and one red 1d commemorative postage stamp. Sent to London, cancelled New Zealand, 27 Apr 1936. From a collection of 31 envelopes and photographic postcards, 1915-1965. All used by Australian and New Zealand forces. Associated with World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916).

Events

ANZAC Operations, 1915 (World War One, Gallipoli 1915-1916), ANZAC Day (Ceremonial Events)

Associated collection