Los 2410

1935, From Merzig to Uddevalla, Sweden, franked with Saargebiet issues of 1 franc 50 centimes, 40 centimes, 30 centimes, and 10 centimes, all tied by MERZIG SAAR 28 1 35 DAS TOR ZUM ROMANTISCHEN SAARTAL slogan cancels, additional blue circular cachet SVENSKA BATALJONEN SAAR 28 1 35 on front, addressed to Lieutenant L. Blomen, Swedish military observer stationed in Saar during the League of Nations-administered plebiscite, 2 francs 30 centimes total franking, scarce plebiscite-period usage with tourism slogan cancel and Swedish observer cachet, historically significant as part of the international oversight during the 1935 Saar status referendum, wherein the League of Nations administered a plebiscite to determine whether the territory should remain under League control, return to Germany, or unite with France, the presence of the SVENSKA BATALJONEN cachet indicates direct involvement of the Swedish contingent within the multinational peacekeeping force under League command, notable for its connection to Lieutenant L. Blomen, among the officers tasked with ensuring the neutrality and order of the vote, philatelically desirable due to its thematic relevance combining military history, international diplomacy, and regional postal usage, exceptional quality and clarity of markings enhance its value, ex Kugel, XF! Estimate 600€.