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Immortal Chaplains 3c Commemorative Stamp

Name: Immortal Chaplains 3c Commemorative Stamp
Brand: United States

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

Themes

commemorative religion military heroes

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