World War II Patriotic cover
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Object Details
- Description
- "We Won't Give Up Till They Give In!"
- The American eagle stands with his wings outstretched in this cachet by Walter Poppenger of Akron, Ohio. This serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking from Scott Field, Illinois and postmarked August 6, 1942.
- August 6, 1942
- Object number
- 2002.2035.251
- 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
- Illinois
- See more items in
- National Postal Museum Collection
- National Postal Museum
- Topic
- World War II (1939-1945)
- Covers & Letters
- Record ID
- npm_2002.2035.251
- Metadata Usage (text)
- CC0
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm81c8a166d-0863-4139-8039-2d35ac4a1935
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