Description: USS CLEVELAND LPD-7 naval first day cover with a postmark from Findlay, Ohio dated Jan 9, 2022. Color photo of ship at sea printed on cachet #2345 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. The third US Navy ship named for the state, USS Cleveland was built in MS by Ingalls Shipbuilding, laid down in 1964, launched and christened on May 7, 1966. She was commissioned on 21 April 1967, with the Vietnam War in full action. Cover franked with a 15 cent Vietnam Campaign Ribbon stamp #1802 and a 57 cent flag stamp # 5657 (FDOI). This fine 570 foot Austin Class amphibious transport dock was ordered to Vietnam in 1968 and earned 23 Vietnam Service Medals. In 1973 she joined the Operation End Sweep that cleared mines in North Vietnam. See the web pages for the details of her service. She was decommissioned in 2011 and placed in reserve in Hawaii. Seller has several different covers for LPD ships, and 80 for USN ships that served in 1960s Vietnam. Check out my other items! These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2024-03-01T04:58:41.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Cachetmaker: Alvin Eckert
Color: Multi-Color
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Denomination: 57 cent
Year of Issue: 2022
Quality: New
Branch: U S Navy
State: Ohio
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
