Argentina (1946) Cover / Buenos Aires to La Habana

1. General Overview

• Country of Origin: Argentina.
• Destination Country: Cuba.
• Mailing Class: International Registered Surface Mail / First Day Cover (FDC).
• Event Commemorated: Tribute to the Unknown Soldier (Soldado Desconocido).

2. Chronology & Postmarks

• Departure Postmark: Buenos Aires, 14/01/1946 (Special First Day of Issue circular datestamps cancelling the block).
• Frontal Verification Stamp: Buenos Aires standard circular datestamp, 14/01/1946 (Tied over the registration label).
• Arrival Postmark: Havana, Cuba, 08/03/1946 (Circular delivery datestamp inscribed “Div. de Certificados” stamped on the reverse).
• Total Transit Time: 53 days (Reflecting early post-war maritime shipping and pouching constraints).

3. Postal Markings & Labels

• Registration Label: Official black paper registration label on the front reading “Expedición al Exterior” issued at Buenos Aires central office.

4. Franking Analysis (Postage Stamps)

• Total Postage Paid: 30 Centavos. Exact contemporary regional registered surface rate.
• Commemorative Series: 1946 Soldado Desconocido Pro-Monument Issue.
• Franking Composition: Intact geometric block of 6 stamps (3×2 layout) of the 5c denomination affixed to the front layout.
• Stamp Motif: Illustrative layout of an eternal flame torch honoring fallen soldiers.