18.08.1943 letter from Dubrovnik to an Pharmacist a member of Medical company of 2. Jager brigade(2.Lovačka brigada) in Bosanska Krupa. In early 1943, 2. and 4. Jager brigades(Lovačka Brigada) were formed, in August 1943 they were reformed and renamed to 2. and 4. Lovački Zdrug, meaning stayed the same - Jager brigade. In February 1943, 2.Jager brigade(2.Lovačka brigada) was formed under German 714. Infantry division, stationed in Bosanska Krupa and used for anti-partisan warfare .
Letter was franked with a stamp valued 3,5+1,5 kn from Croatian Legion Charity issue, this issue had mandatory use from 16.07 to 31.08.1943. This stamp pictures soldiers of 369.Croatian Infantry Regiment fighting at the Stalingrad front.

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