FIUME AND KUPA ZONE

When the town of Rijeka (Fiume) was ceded to Italy in 1924, the suburb of Susak remained Yugoslav territory (with joint administration of the port facilities). The suburb was occupied by Italy in 1941, and was renamed together with Fiume and the Kupa River areas, as Fiume and Kupa Zone. Overprinted Yugoslav stamps were issued for the area between 1941-1942. After 26. 5. 1942 overprinted stamps were no longer valid and regular Italian issues were used. Area was liberated by Yugoslav forces in 1945.