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Lot# 1809 - Auction 250-256

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    Crimean War 1855 (Sept/Oct): Lot three postage free official Entire letters from Kraijova to Arzignano in Venetia, sent between Sept 10 and Oct 29, 1855 from the Imperial-Regio Reggimento di Fanteria di Linea n. 45, named Arciduca Sigismondo d'Austria (1826 - 1891), originating from Verona to the Pretura di Arzignano, Fieldpost despatch "K.K. ÖST. F.P. KRAJOVA ../.." cds's on front, reverse with disinfection "Gereiniget b. k. k. Rastelamte ALT-ORSOVA ../10 1855" cds's, transit datestamps of Temesvar and Laibach and two-line Arzignano datestamps. Few minor imperfections and toning, nevertheless an interesting correspondence during the occupation of Valachia.rnNote: The 'Kaiserliches und königliches Infanterieregiment Nr. 45' took part in the occupation of the Principalities during the Crimean War. On, September 6, 1854 Bucharest was occupied, to participate in parade, together with a Turkish-Wallachian body of 20'000 men, commanded by the Turkish generalissimo Omar Paschà (1806-1871). On September 3, 1855, the regiment was transferred to garissons in Crajova, Carakal and Slatina. 
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF