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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"They Started It! ... We'll Finish It!"
A soldier with rifle is at the ready before a stylized American flag in this cachet. The cover was sent under free franking from Scott Field, Belleville, Illinois, July 28, 1942. This is an example of Soldier's Mail. Walter Poppenger of Akron, Ohio, was the cachet publisher.
Date:
July 28, 1942
Markings:
BELLEVILLE / JUL 28 / 6:30 PM / 1942 / ILL. [cancel]
THEY / STARTED / IT! / WE'LL FINISH IT! [cachet]
Free / S. M. [handwritten free frank soldier's mail]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.598
Place of Origin:
Illinois
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
