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Patriotic Covers

World War II Patriotic cover

Description:

"The Battle-Cry Of Freedom! Keep 'Em Flying!"

This serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking from Camp Crowder, Missouri on October 14, 1942. One letter (2002.2035.484.2) is associated with this cover. Walter Poppenger of Akron, Ohio, released this cachet.

Date:

October 14, 1942

Markings:

CAMP CROWDER, MO. / OCT 14 / 5:30 PM / 1942 [cancel] FREE [handwritten free franking in upper right corner] THE BATTLE-CRY OF FREEDOM! / KEEP 'EM FLYING! [cachet]

Medium:

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions:

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Museum ID:

2002.2035.484

Place of Origin:

Missouri

Place of Destination:

Illinois

Collection:

National Postal Museum (SI)