American Turners Centennial Commemorative
United States · 1948 · 3 cents
The stamp features a stylized depiction of the Discobolus, a classical Greek statue of a discus thrower, symbolizing athletic achievement and the ideals of the American Turners.
Issued in 1948, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the American Turners, a German-American gymnastic and cultural organization founded in 1848.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: Designed by A. Meissner, engraved by A.W. Dintaman, printed by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="w:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a> · License: Public domain
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