Formerly a British colony, Sierra Leone is located on the west coast of Africa. One official seal design has been recorded, and is seldomly seen. Sierra Leone became an independent republic in 1971.
Catalog: Drummond OS1
Date issued: Unknown, EKU December 3, 1914
Printing: Black
Perforation: Rouletted 7
Inscription: "G. (coat of arms) R. / Officially sealed."
Control Number: None
Description: 1914 cover from Freetown, Sierra Leone to Bern, Switzerland with single official seal of Sierra Leone on backflap. Letter may have been received unsealed at the post office.
Courtesy of Jim Kotanchik by permission.
Catalog: Drummond OS1
Date issued: Unknown, EKU December 3, 1914
Printing: Black
Perforation: Rouletted 7
Inscription: "G. (coat of arms) R. / Officially sealed."
Control Number: None
Description: July 1917 cover from Freetown, Sierra Leone to London, England closed at right side with same type seal, used as a censor label. It is tied front and reverse by a "PASSED BY CENSOR" handstamp. This seal is most commonly seen used for censorship purposes.
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