1977/06/03 – Freedom of the Town – First Day Cover

03.06.1977 Freedom of the town - First Day Cover front

 

03.06.1977 Freedom of the town - First Day Back Cover

03.06.1977 Freedom of the town – First Day Cover inside

3 June 1977

Corps of Royal Engineers Freedom of the Town of Hameln

Commemorative Cover

Stamps: 8½ᵖ “Silver Jubilee” commemorative, issued 11 May 1977.

Special Handstamp:

Freedom of the Town of Hameln, The Corps of RE, RE Cypher,

BSPF 3677.

Variation:

Misprint: The Bandsman’s Coat should be red not black.

The trousers , Flag and RE Cypher should be a dark blue

Thanks for information to Darrell Drury from http://www.refdc.co.uk/

 

 

Arnd Wöbbeking

If you have any more information, photos, document whatever, send to my email please. It is your chance to be an active part in the History of British Army in Hameln. All information is very welcome - thank you so much!

2 Kommentare

    • Sheila Atkinson on Juli 10, 2020 at 1:16 pm
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    Hi trying to find information from 1976 to 1982 when my husband was at 42 squadron royal engineers and we had a married quarters in hasten beck Germany I remember the freedom of the town of Hameln and I wondered if there was anymore photos and information we where at the Gordon barracks Hameln and and trying to piece together memories for my 3 boys and also if their is a site I can purchase 3of the squadron badges I would appreciate a reply sorry my German skills are not very good. Also if you could forward this on to anyone who could help I would be very grateful. Thank you sheila sellers now Atkinson

    1. Sorry, that I read your message so damned late. What your are looking for exactly,Sheila?

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