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Patriotic Covers

World War II Patriotic cover

Description:

"Not A Pretty Picture But ... A Reminder! That We Will Always Remember Pearl Harbor!"

Postmarked December 31, 1942 from Fort Myers Station, this serviceman's cover was mailed under Free Franking from the Army Music School, Fort Myer, Virginia.

Ted Harrington of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, published this cachet.

Sherman number 4904

Reference

Sherman, M.D., Lawrence. United States Patriotic Covers of World War II. Collectors Club of Chicago, Illinois, 1999.

Date:

December 31, 1942

Markings:

ARLINGTON, VA. FORT MYERS STA. / DEC 31 / 9-AM / 1942 [cancel] Free [handwritten free frank in upper right corner] NOT A PRETTY PICTURE / BUT . . .A REMINDER!! / THAT / We Will Always / REMEMBER / PEARL HARBOR!!! [cachet]

Medium:

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions:

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Museum ID:

2002.2035.582

Place of Origin:

Virginia

Place of Destination:

Illinois

Collection:

National Postal Museum (SI)