US 30 Cent Airmail Eagle Stamp
United States · 1942 · 30 cents
The stamp features a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a globe, symbolizing global reach. 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' are inscribed above and below the central design, with '30 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued during World War II, this airmail stamp reflects the vital, yet often disrupted, international postal services of the era. The cover's 'SERVICE SUSPENDED' marking highlights the significant challenges and censorship faced by mail during wartime.
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Image: United States <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:Post Office Department">Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain
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