Description: Italian Social Republic - Local issues - Base Atlantica (Bordeaux)Repubblica Sociale Italiana (RSI) - Emissioni locali - Base Atlantica (Bordeaux)The Italian Social Republic (Italian: Repubblica Sociale Italiana, RSI), informally known as the Republic of Salò (Italian: Repubblica di Salò), was a state with limited recognition that was created during the later part of World War II, existing from the beginning of German occupation of Italy in September 1943 until surrender of German troops in Italy in April 1945.From 25 July 1940 the Italian Navy had at its disposal a submarine base in Bordeaux, destined to accommodate 27 boats gathered in the 11th Atlantic Submarine Group, commanded by Rear Admiral Angelo Parona. The base was codenamed Betasom, where the prefix "beta" indicated Bordeaux and "som" was the abbreviation for submarines. After the armistice of 8 September 1943 the sailors of the base sided with the Italian Social Republic and continued operations alongside the Kriegsmarine.After joining the Italian Social Republic, there were various issues of overprinted stamps issued for use inside the base.Second issue: "Fascist Republican Italy" in three lines, while "Atlantic Base" in two lines in Bodoni.Available here is the 25 centesimi value of the "Imperial" series overprinted Italia Repubblicana Fascista - Base Atlantica (Italian Fascist Republic Atlantic Base).The stamp is from the second set of overprints issued on 10th November 1943, the overprint being in the Bodoni font.Catalogue number:Unificato IT (RSI) Emissioni locali 9; catalogue value €330.00 ($547.00 approx.) Please note: You can combine purchases to minimise postage costs. 1-9 eligible items - single charge 10+ eligible items - postage is free. If purchasing more than one item, please DO NOT PAY FOR ITEMS SEPARATELY as ebay will charge you postage on every single item. Instead, add your choices to the shopping cart (use "add to cart"). When you have finished shopping you can view your cart to finalise and pay for the lot at checkout, when your purchases should be automatically combined with the correct postage cost (if any). https://www.ebay.com.au/help/buying/paying-items/shopping-cart?id=4360 -> The free postage for 10 or more items is for regular postage without tracking. If you require tracking, you need to select the postage method that provides tracking at checkout.
Price: 195 AUD
Location: Emerald, Victoria
End Time: 2025-02-02T10:23:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.89 AUD
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Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Topic: fascismo, Bordeaux, Betasom,
Year of Issue: 1943
Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
Type: Postage
