1938 US Airmail Eagle & Shield
United States · 1938 · 5¢
The stamp features a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, superimposed over a shield. 'AIR MAIL' is at the top, 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the bottom, and '5 CENTS' below the eagle.
Issued in 1938, this definitive airmail stamp reflects the growing importance of airmail services in the United States during the pre-World War II era. Its design incorporates national symbols, a common motif for US postal issues.
Printing Method
Engraved
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