Patriotic WWII cover with Mission Stamp Club cachet from Shelby, Ohio. Bold red star border with blue crossed U.S. flags and “GOD BLESS AMERICA!” slogan. Postmarked Shelby, OH – DEC 17, 1943 (2:30 PM) and addressed to Sgt. S. J. Celichowski, Det. 913th Q.M. Co., Aviation Service, Fort Logan, Colorado. Franked with three 1¢ Four Freedoms (Scott 908) paying the 3¢ first-class letter rate—each tied by the Shelby machine cancel. We gladly combine shipping on multiple covers.

• Cachet maker: Mission Stamp Club, Shelby, Ohio (printed at upper left)

• Stamps: 1¢ Four Freedoms (Scott 908), blue-green, 1943 issue; 3 × 1¢ = proper 3¢ rate

• Usage: Wartime mail to an Army Air Forces post (Fort Logan, CO)

• Rarity/variety: Mission Stamp Club WWII patriotics are collected; this two-flags “God Bless America” design is less common than the club’s eagle types

• Condition: Clean, solid colors and clear CDS; small toning spot at lower left, light age/handling as shown. No other faults noted. Please view all photos

Single cover ships via eBay Standard Envelope (tracked). If you purchase 2+ covers or request rigid packing, I’ll upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage (tracked) and combine shipping.

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