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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: C25
Description:
"Always Prepared"
The U. S. Coast Guard insignia and vessel create the cachet for this serviceman's cover passed by Naval censor. A six-cent United States Scott C25 (air mail postage) is affixed. Postmarked U. S. Navy, October 28, 1944.
George Sadworth designed the cachet that was printed by thermography, resulting in a raised design.
Date:
October 28, 1944
Markings:
U.S. / OCT / 28 / 1944 / NAVY [cancel]
"ALWAYS PREPARED" [cachet]
G. V. SADWORTH [signature inscribed by the designer in the lower right of the cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.390
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
