Latvia Feldpost and POW War Covers Collection

Latvia · 1944 ·

This is a collection of 25 postal history items from Latvia, specifically focusing on Feldpost (German military mail) and mail from Prisoners of War (POW) during World War II. These covers and cards often bear distinctive military postmarks, censor markings, and unit cachets, providing a tangible link to the experiences of soldiers and prisoners during the conflict.

During World War II, Latvia was occupied by both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Feldpost and POW mail from this period are significant historical documents, illustrating the complex postal systems and censorship in place under German occupation.