Great Britain and British Commonwealth Davis Penguins: Austria: Austro-Hungarian Military
Sale No: 129
Lot No:940
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The Helen Davis Collection of Penguins: Austro-Hungarian Empire: 1916 ‘Der Lezte Mann’ postcard used 1916 (Apr. 27) from Pola to Marchtrenk with fine circular “K.U.K. KRIEGSMARINE/(arms)/S.M. TORPEDOBOOT “61T” in red, 1917 (June 23) stampless envelope registered from the K.u.K. Marinefeldpostamt in Pola with superb red oval “K.U.K. KRIEGSMARINE/(arms)/S.M.B. 61” and straight line “S.M. Boot “61”. Launched in 1913, the “P’ngu’n”, S.M. Boot 61, torpedo boat in the Austro-Hungarian Navy, served in the 8th Division of the 2nd Fleet during World War I and was given to Yugoslavia after cessation of hostilities. (2 items) Photo. (Image1)