Battle of Iwo Jima
2023-02-24 Fri
The United States Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating the achievements of the United States Marine Corps throughout WWII.The artwork is based on a famous photograph of Marines raising the American flag over Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.
Date of Issue: 11th July 1945
Size: 25 x 40 mm
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: 10½ x 11
Printing: Recess
Face Value: 3 ¢ - United States cent
Image Courtesy: colnect.com
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