Stampless cover from Cyprus to Greece endorsed with ms Greek initials “Κ.Δ.” [Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία (Cyprus Republic)] at top right corner for postal franchise; postmarked with the rare “ΤΑΧ/ΚΗ ΥΠΗΡ. ΕΘΝ. ΦΡΟΥΡΑΣ / 13 Ι 69 / ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΗ” [National Guard Postal Service, 13 January 1969, Despatch].
Ms sender details in Greek on flap: “Soldier, Σ.Μ.Ε.Φ. [Στρατιωτική Μουσική Εθνικής Φρουράς (National Guard Military Music Band), Σ.Τ.Γ. 720, (Field Post Office 720)”, Athalassa - north of Nicosia.
Handled by the Cyprus military postal service, and delivered to the Hellenic Force in Cyprus (ELDYK, Nicosia), where it was backstamped with dull violet blue d.r. cachet texted in Greek “ΒΑΣΙΣ ΣΤΡΑΤ. ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΟΥ / 902K” [Base Army Post Office, 902 FPO K’] in belt around the Greek Royal shield and crown emblem; Greek “Κ” in bottom indicates the Cyprus Annex.
[The Hellenic Force in Cyprus known as ELDYK (ΕΛΔΥΚ), was the permanent Greek military force stinioned in Cyprus. On August 16, 1960, Cyprus became officially independent.]
Forwarded to Greece; no postal or other dated indication of arrival at final destination is shown.
Condition: Very good; see scans. SCARCE