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General Patton 3c 1953 issue U.S. stamp
common1945-1980

General Patton 3c 1953 issue U.S. stamp

United States · 1953 ·

A 3-cent U.S. stamp from 1953 depicting a portrait of General George S. Patton Jr., with text honoring him and the U.S. Army's Armored Forces.

This stamp commemorates General George S. Patton Jr., a prominent American general during World War II, and the armored forces he commanded, reflecting post-war national remembrance.

Printing Method

Typography

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.