World War II Patriotic cover
Object Details
- Description
- "United States Of America
- National Defense ... Industry and Agriculture ... Army and Navy ... Security and Conservation ... Education and Health"
- This serviceman's first day cover was sent under Free Franking from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. There is one letter (2002.2035.278.2) associated with this cover postmarked Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, April 28, 1942. The engraved cachet is a product of Henry Grimsland of Chicago, Illlinois.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- April 28, 1942
- Object number
- 2002.2035.278
- Type
- Covers & Associated Letters
- Medium
- paper; ink; adhesive
- Dimensions
- 8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
- Place of Destination
- Illinois
- Place of Origin
- Missouri
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Topic
- World War II (1939-1945)
- Covers & Letters
- Record ID
- npm_2002.2035.278
