US 1953 National Guard 3c. Scott. 1017


US 1953 National Guard 3c. Scott. 1017


Series: National Guard Issue

Stamp details: National Guardsman, Amphibious Landing and Disaster Service

Issued date: 23-02-1953 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 3c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1017
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1014
Michel (Germany): 636
Yvert et Tellier (France): 568

Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary Press

Stamp Colors: Bright blue
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10

Themes: Army, Weapons, Aeroplane, Boat, Transports

Total print: 114,894,600 (estimate)

Description:- The National Guard is a state-based military force that becomes part of the reserve components of the United States Army and the United States Air Force when activated for federal missions. It is a military reserve force composed of National Guard military members or units of each state and the territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, for a total of 54 separate organizations. It is officially created under Congress's Article 1 Section 8 ability to 'raise and support armies'. All members of the National Guard are also members of the organized militia of the United States as defined by 10 U.S.C. 246. National Guard units are under the dual control of the state governments and the federal government.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Guard_(United_States)