| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 21, 1955 |
| Year | 1955 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| 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 |
Arranged horizontally in a double outline frame, printed by the rotary process, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
This special stamp in honor of the Armed Forces Reserve is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally in a double outline frame, printed by the rotary process, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50. The color of the stamp is purple.
The overall design of the stamp portrays five male enlisted personnel, attired in the uniform of the branch of service each represents: namely, reading left to right, Marines, Coast Guard, Army, Navy, and Air Force. An eagle and shield form a backdrop for the figures. The wording "Armed Forces Reserve" in dark Gothic, is shown across the top of the stamp, and across the bottom "3¢ United States Postage 3¢" in white-face Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 1955.