CRIMEA - CROWN BETWEEN STARS CANCEL ON COVER TO DOVER - 16 Aug. 1854 env. (opened flat, the remaining edge partially split, still presents well) franked with 1854 1d red SG17/C1 pair (trimmed) and a single tied to each other by one strike of the crown between stars handstamp, 'POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY', London and DOVER cds on the back. Also 1d red C6 plate 17 strip of three with star between cypher cancel. (2 items) Cross Reference: 1854-65 1d REDS, G.B USED ABROAD STAMPS & COVERS, RUSSIA, MILITARY - CRIMEAN WAR (Image)