cover 1896 (July) XU5 to Ireland, marked "On active Service, no stamps available, showing Wadi Halfa c.d.s., boxed "T" and "2½/F.B." h.s.; 1898 (25 Aug.) soldier's XU5 to England, marked "Nile Exped Force", bearing 5m. tied by Atbara S.P.S. c.d.s.; 1898 (9 Sept.) 1pi. stationery XU5 to U.S.A., marked "From Sergt. Cameron Cam. Hlders, Nile Expeditionary Force, Khartoum, 4-9-98" and cancellled by Atbara S.P.S. c.d.s.; also a faked cover from Merowi. All with faults.

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cover 1896 (July) XU5 to Ireland, marked "On active Service, no stamps available, showing Wadi Halfa c.d.s., boxed "T" and "2½/F.B." h.s.; 1898 (25 Aug.) soldier's XU5 to England, marked "Nile Exped Force", bearing 5m. tied by Atbara S.P.S. c.d.s.; 1898 (9 Sept.) 1pi. stationery XU5 to U.S.A., marked "From Sergt. Cameron Cam. Hlders, Nile Expeditionary Force, Khartoum, 4-9-98" and cancellled by Atbara S.P.S. c.d.s.; also a faked cover from Merowi. All with faults.

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