Description: USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 Memorial naval first day cover with a postmark from Freedom, Maine dated April 10, 2023. Blue 1945 Mare Island ship photo printed on cachet #2801 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964 This brave ship was torpedoed in 1945 and 889 of the crew were lost in the South Pacific waves as presented in the movie "Jaws". The cruiser had just completed the top secret, high-speed mission, to deliver parts of an atomic bomb to Tinian Island. See the ship's web pages for the details of her construction, service record and tragic ending. Cover franked with a 63 cent flag stamp # 5788 (FDOI), a 3 cent honorable discharge stamp, and a 3 cent USN stamp from 1946 # 935. Seller has over 70 different Destroyer & Cruiser covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2024-11-07T00:11:02.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Blue
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: Yes, added stamp
Certification: Uncertified
Denomination: Forever Stamp
Year of Issue: 2023
Quality: New
Branch: U S Navy
State: Indiana
Heavy Cruiser: WW II
Event: Naval
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
