20th December 1939 Beutelfahnen (Sack Labels)

Collective envelopes, pre-binding slips, pouch flags and sealing strips.

When letters were sorted, smaller quantities going to the same receiving post office (this also applied to payment cards, etc.) were placed in collection envelopes of various sizes. For larger quantities, bundles were made and a 'pre-binding slip' indicating the sending and receiving post office was pre-bound. The finished bundles of letters were packed in a letter bag (sack) and a slip - again indicating the sending and receiving post office - was attached, the 'pouch flag' pouch flags were used in letter and parcel services. Sealing labels were used when sealing damaged items.

Loose translation from MFP

Variations

Beutelfahnen with red 'Fp' and red cross-bar. No imprint identification. Whilst standard letter mail was sent with labels with a green 'Fp' text, Michel states that registered or Insured items would be indicated with a red text. Ref: 01.01.1940, MFP52/287

Reverse of image above. Ref: 01.01.1940, MFP52/287