Envelope with 1945 U.S. Army 3 cent Stamp

Collectibles : Stamps : Army : Armed Forces Series 1945-46

 

This envelope is postmarked Dec 3 1945. It has an interesting stamp (please read the information below). A great stamp for your collection.

ARMED FORCES SERIES-ISSUE OF 1945-46

This series of stamps was issued to commemorate the achievements of the United States Marines, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine in the Second World War. The stamps are 84/00 by 1 44/100 inches in dimension, 3-cent denomination, printed by rotary process and issued in sheets of 50 subjects.

Army.-The Army commemorative stamp is printed in a khaki color, arranged horizontally, and the design consists of a procession of United States troops passing by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with an escort of six large bombers overhead. In small squares in each of the upper corners appears the coat of arms of the United States.

Denomination numerals enclosed in circles occupy corresponding positions in the lower corners. Connecting vertical panels form the right and left borders of the stamp, and in the left panel appear the words, "U.S. Army," and in the right, "U.S. Postage," reading downward.

This stamp was first placed on sale September 28,1945, in Washington, D.C.

A great stamp for your collection!

Item ID: 8094-1