World War II–dated mailing envelope, 8.75 x 4, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 304 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Penna., U.S.A.,” bearing a censorship signature to the upper left, “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” and franked “Free” to the upper right, postmarked June 5, 1944. In fine condition, with scattered creases. Accompanied by a color copy of the letter transmitted in this envelope. As the Army prepared for D-Day on June 6, Patton was appointed commander of the fictitious First United States Army Group, designed to confuse German intelligence. Anticipating an attack from the north led by Patton, the Axis troops were misallocated and were delayed in being put into action at Normandy. RR Auction COA.
