Immortal Chaplains 3c Commemorative Stamp
United States · 1948 · 3¢
The stamp depicts the four chaplains of the troopship Dorchester linking arms and praying as the ship sinks, symbolizing their selfless sacrifice.
Issued in 1948, this stamp commemorates the heroism of the four chaplains who gave their life vests to save others during the sinking of the troopship Dorchester in 1943.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a><br>Hi-res scan of postage stamp by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a>. · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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