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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"Victory ... It Won't Be Long Now!"
The cover was sent under Free Franking from Greenwood Army Air Field, Mississippi. Postmarked Greenwood, Mississippi, __ 16, 1944. One letter (2002.2035.90.2) is associated with this cover. Richard P. Boone of Wilmington, North Carolina, produced this cachet.
Date:
1944
Markings:
G _____ / __ 16 / 10:00 AM / 1944 / MISS. [cancel]
Free [handwritten free franking in upper right corner]
VICTORY / IT WON'T BE / LONG NOW! [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.90
Place of Origin:
Mississippi
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
