| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 23, 1953 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Blue |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed by the rotary process in blue, electric-eye perforated, arranged horizontally with a double outline frame.
This special stamp was issued in recognition of the vital contributions the National Guard of the United States has made to this country in both peace and war.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally with a double outline frame, printed by the rotary process in blue, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The central design of the stamp depicts a typical National Guardsman ready for action. In the background scene to the left, the wartime activities of the Army and Air National Guard are portrayed by an amphibious landing with air cover. The Guard's traditional peacetime role of protecting life and property in time of local disaster is shown in the background scene to the right. Across the top of the stamp appears the wording, "The National Guard of the U.S." "In War" "In Peace", in dark Architectural Roman. In an ornamental ribbon across the bottom of the stamp is the wording "The Oldest Military Organization in the U.S.", in dark Architectural Roman, the word "Postage", and the denomination "3¢" in white face Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on February 23, 1953.