US 1968 Washington's Cruisers ; Historic American Flag 6c. Scott. 1347
Series: Historic Flag Series
Stamp details: Washington's Cruisers, 1775 - An Appeal to Heaven
Issued date: 04-07-1968 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 6c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1347
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1332
Michel (Germany): 953
Yvert et Tellier (France): 850
Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press
Stamp Colors: Dark blue and olive green
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Paper: Tagged
Themes: Flag, Tree
Total print: 228,040,000 (estimate)
Stamp details: Washington's Cruisers, 1775 - An Appeal to Heaven
Issued date: 04-07-1968 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 6c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1347
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1332
Michel (Germany): 953
Yvert et Tellier (France): 850
Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press
Stamp Colors: Dark blue and olive green
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Paper: Tagged
Themes: Flag, Tree
Total print: 228,040,000 (estimate)
Description:- The Washington Cruisers Flag was flown from seven ships outfitted by George Washington personally to aid in his attempt to drive the British from New England. These ships were sailing before the Continental Navy was formed by Congress in late 1775, making them the de facto first Navy of the United States. The idea to use this flag apparently came from Colonel Joseph Reed, an aide to General Washington.
Source: www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/washington-cruisers-flag.html
Source: www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/washington-cruisers-flag.html
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