American Intervention at Vera Cruz 1914
This web page, published by the Military Postal History Society, contains images of the single frame American Intervention at Vera Cruz 1914 exhibit pages created by the late Al Kugel. This exhibit was created by, and is the property of the late Al Kugel, and is being supplied by his heirs as a courtesy to the Military Postal History Society.
Introduction
The purpose of this exhibit is to show the wide variety of postal markings used during the U. S. intervention in Vera Cruz, Mexico, as well as the various stamps that were used to pay the postage on this mail. Some of these markings were widely used and some are very elusive by any standard. Where possible, the earliest and latest dates that have been recorded are designated.
To view the text within these images, see: web page containing the text content of the exhibit frame.
Updated 6/30/2023
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Trigger for Intervention -- Forerunner of American Administration of Post Office -- Mexican Markings, Official Mail -- Official Mail, 'Flag' Machine Marking -- Official Mail, Steel Duplex Marking -- Rubber Duplex Marking, Postal Due Mail -- Use of Fractional Mexican Postage -- Registered Mail, Double-Circle Backstamps -- Registered Mail, Mexican Boxed 'R' Marking -- Registered Mail, Rectangular Killer, American Boxed 'R' Marking -- Registered Mail 'AR' Markings -- Registered Mail, Special Service Markings -- Receiving Marking -- Other Markings -- Tampico Marking
