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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"This cover commemorates the second anniversary of Japan's treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor. The American soldier above, Robert Niedzwiecki, was the first reported killed in the bombardment."
A three-cent United States Scott 905 is tied to this cover postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii, December 7, 1943. The cachet designer is unknown.
Date:
December 7, 1943
Markings:
HONOLULU / DEC 7 / 8 AM / 1943 / HAWAII [cancel]
This cover commemorates the second anniver- / sary of Japan's treacherous attack on Pearl Har- / bor. The American soldier above, Robert / Niedzwiecki, was the first reported killed in the bombardment. [cachet, in red ink]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.386
Place of Origin:
Hawaii
Place of Destination:
Oregon
Collection:
