1863 - Kingdom of Italy, 15c light blue, DLR Londo

 1863 - Kingdom of Italy, 15c light blue, DLR London, from 'CAGLIARI 16 GIU 64' to Bellagio. On front large oval 'SQUADRA ITALIANA' military marking. Rare, briefly used for forwarding mail of soldiers embarked on the fleet of the Tunis expedition in summer 1864. A rarity. Certs. Bottacchi and Sorani: '…extremely rare cancellation, of which only two examples are known…this is the first military postal marking after the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy…' (Sassone L15 + pt. – Euro –)