Description: USS SARATOGA CV-3 naval cover with a postmark from Chicago, IL dated Aug 28, 1994. Blue photo of carrier at sea in 1944 printed on cachet #1815 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover with DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift! USS Saratoga was an early 888' Lexington Class aircraft carrier, that fought in the Solomon Islands and was torpedoed by an enemy submarine. She survived the war and was sunk as a target at Bikini during the atom bomb tests. The proud vessel earned eight Battle Stars in the Pacific Theater. See her web pages for the details of her design, construction and service history including battle narrative. Cover on gummed envelope, franked with a 29 cent Battle of the Aleutians stamp. Seller has over 70 different carrier 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: 2023-12-31T00:55:50.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Modification Description: Add-On Cachet
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Blue
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: Yes
Certification: Uncertified
USS Saratoga: WW II
Denomination: 29 Cent
Year of Issue: 1994
Type: Naval Cover
naval: Aircraft Carrier
Quality: New
Branch: U S Navy
State: New York
Country: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
