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Bidboard #
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1933
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Lot #
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150
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$120.00
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Current Bid:
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$110
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Canada Covers
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CAPO 51, Canadian Forces at Kiska, Alaska WWII. A seldom seen trio of covers, dated 1943 and posted from Canadian Troops stationed at Kiska, Alaska. The Canadian troops arrived in Kiska in July 1943, as a defence force against a feared Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands. The three forces chosen for this defence (due to strength in numbers) were the Rocky Mountain Ranger, Winnipeg Grenadiers and Canadian Fusiliers. The Canadian training for Alaska was named "Operation Greenlight", while the actual stationing at Kiska was named "Operation Cottage". An interesting and historical group of covers. Estimate =
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