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World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"Victory In '44"
This serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking from the U. S. Army's Pittsbury R. P. Depot, Pittsbury, California. The cover was never postmarked. The acute angles of Uncle Sam form a visual V for Victory in this cachet by Richard P. Boone of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Date:
c. 1941 - 1945
Markings:
Free [handwritten free franking in upper right corner]
"Victory In '44" [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.532
Place of Origin:
California
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
