First day cover philately Morette Cemetery Glières Haute-Savoie postmark

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Description

This philatelic first-day cover (FDC) features the Morette Cemetery, located in Les Glières, Haute-Savoie. The front shows a monochrome illustration of the cemetery's commemorative monument, accompanied by a cross engraved on its facade. The detailed drawing occupies the left side of the envelope, with the inscription "CIMETIÈRE DE MORETTE GLIÈRES-HOMMES (Ht Savoie)" clearly printed below the illustration.

The envelope bears two clear round "PREMIER JOUR" (FIRST DAY) postmarks, stating "À LA MÉMOIRE DES RÉSISTANTS 25 MARS 1983 GLIÈRES (HAUTE-SAVOIE)". A matching postage stamp, located in the upper right, replicates the monument's design, ensuring thematic consistency for this commemorative item. The entire piece is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, ensuring its good preservation.

The envelope's surface is smooth and white, without unnecessary decoration. Official printed logos are present, including that of La Poste, in the upper right and left of the main text, attesting to the authenticity of the first-day issue. The handwritten inscription "10F" appears in the lower left, likely an old rating or archive price.

The overall condition observed is good, with the envelope protected in plastic, showing no visible signs of creasing, staining, or major alteration on the presented face. The inscriptions and illustrations are clear and well-contrasted.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Envelope in plastic sleeve, with no visible defects on the presented face.

Did you know? Morette Cemetery, located near the Glières plateau in Haute-Savoie, is a significant memorial site for the French Resistance during World War II. This site honors the resistance fighters who fell during the battles of March 1944 and hosts an annual national commemorative ceremony.

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