USS Massachusetts WWII Memorial Plaque Postcard 1967 Dexter Press
$ 5.28
Description
USS Massachusetts WWII Memorial Plaque Postcard 1967 Dexter Press. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This collectible postcard showcases the impressive bronze memorial plaque dedicated to the USS Massachusetts, a significant artifact from World War II history. The plaque, originally presented in 1942 by Massachusetts schoolchildren to the battleship, honors the brave men who served the United States Navy as defenders of American freedom. The detailed imagery captures the plaque's patriotic design, featuring an eagle and shield, sun rays, and allegorical figures flanking a central crest, all rendered with a metallic sheen reminiscent of the original bronze. Published by the USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee and manufactured by Dexter Press, Inc. in 1967, this card commemorates the battleship's journey from a valiant wartime career to its peacetime berth at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. It serves as a tangible link to a pivotal era, highlighting the community's enduring respect for military service and the historical preservation efforts that secured the USS Massachusetts as an official World War II Memorial of the Commonwealth. This piece is ideal for collectors of naval history, WWII memorabilia, Massachusetts history, and vintage postcards.
