Arago: Patriotic Covers

Patriotic Covers

World War II Patriotic cover

Description:

"Remember Pearl Harbor"

The V for Victory is formed by blue and red stars in this cachet that calls us to remember Pearl Harbor. This serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking and postmarked Camp Beale, California, March 6, 1944. One letter (2002.2035.468.2-.3) is associated with this cover. Richard P. Boone of Wilmington, North Carolina, issued this cachet.

Date:

March 6, 1944

Markings:

CAMP BEALE / MAR 6 / 4:30 PM / 1944 / CALIF. [cancel] Free [handwritten free franking in upper right corner] V / REMEMBER / PEARL HARBOR [cachet text; V is created with blue and red stars; remaining text in silver ink]

Medium:

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions:

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Museum ID:

2002.2035.468

Place of Origin:

California

Place of Destination:

Illinois

Collection:

National Postal Museum (SI)