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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 901
Description:
"The Eagle Will Get The Rattlesnake"
The American eagle clutches the two-headed snake (Hitler and Tojo) in its talons in this cachet by Walter Poppenger of Akron, Ohio. A three-cent United States Scott 901 is affixed to the cover postmarked Cleveland, Ohio, August 15, 1942, Amer. Philatelic Soc. Conv Sta.
Date:
August 15, 1942
Markings:
CLEVELAND, OHIO . / Aug / 15 / 1942 / AMER. PHILATELIC SOC. CONV STA. [cancel]
THE EAGLE / WILL GET THE RATTLESNAKE [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.603
Place of Origin:
Ohio
Place of Destination:
Ohio
Collection:
