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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"Fighting For Victory"
Two fingers forming the V for Victory appear above the heads of a soldier and sailor in the cachet published by Cachet Craft Cover Service (Frederick B. Fitts) of Framingham, Massachusetts. This serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Postmarked Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, July 1, 1942. One letter (2002.2035.43.2) is associated with this cover.
Date:
July 1, 1942
Markings:
FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO. / JUL 1 / 5:30 PM / 1942 [cancel]
FREE [handwritten free franking in upper right corner]
FIGHTING for VICTORY [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.43
Place of Origin:
Missouri
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
