1 cent George Washington postage stamp Green WW1 Postcard Collectable
2 x Green 1 cent Washington Stamos with used Postcard with note from solider. Canceled August 1918 S tamped Canceled in potentially Memphis. This postcard was used during movements across the US on the way to oversees. Postcard is from Cascade, CO. Good condition on both stamps as perforation is in good condition and not torn.
Small tear on left side of postcard please see photos. Stored in dark location for 50+ years. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Because soldiers didn't have free franking privileges at the start of the war, the U. Post Office issued booklet panes of 1¢ and 2¢ stamps specifically for the American troops in France. In addition to the Post Office Department, service organizations such as the Red Cross, YMCA, and the Salvation Army provided our troops with a variety of postal cards. Soldiers were issued cards for Christmas and Easter, as well as special cards which were used when troops embarked on their voyage to France, or when a soldier changed camps. And had blanks for pertinent information and the sender's name.Blank postcards were also provided for short messages home.