United States Commemorative Postage Stamp, Final National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, GAR,
Issued Aug. 29, 1949 in
Indianapolis, Indiana,
First Day of Issue Cover, ArtCraft Engraving Cachet with Soldiers and Sailors Monument and G.A.R. Badge, Unaddressed,
This stamp commemorates the last meeting of union civil war veterans in Indianapolis, August 28 - September 1, 1949. Six surviving members permanently closed the GAR veteran organization that in 1890 had over 490,000 members.
Ideal for Framing,
Cover in Removable Transparent Poly Sleeve and Mailed With Protection,
Made in the USA
Genuine First Day of Stamp Issued Cover Cancelled on the First Day of Issue Date by the U.S. Postal Service,