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Herschel 'Herky' Green Commemorative Covers |
| (Covers come with a 'certificate of authenticity') |
| These commemorative cachet envelopes feature the special First Day Issue cancellation issued by the United States Post Office in Dayton, Ohio, and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The special cancellation design and Wright Flyer stamp commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Flight. “Miss Ridge” was flown by Col. Herschel H. “Herky” Green when he was assigned to the 317th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, 15th USAAF, operating in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. His P-51, tail code 413498, carried the elaborate “Checkerboard Clan” paint scheme. Col. Green flew 100 combat missions. He is credited with destroying 28 aircraft, 18 air-to-air, including 6 in one day, and 10 air-to-ground. He received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Air medal with 25 oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart. Col. Herschel H. “Herky” Green, and artist John R. Doughty, Jr., signed each envelope. |
| "Miss Ridge" - (Dayton) | ||
| Pilot: “Herky” Green Cachet: John Doughty F.D. Cancellation: Edition: 15 $20.00 Sold Out | |
| "Miss Ridge" - (Kill Devil Hills) | ||
| Pilot: “Herky” Green Cachet: John Doughty F.D. Cancellation: Edition: 15 $20.00 Sold Out | |
| This commemorative cachet envelope features the special “A Century of Flight” cancellation issued by the Wright Brothers Branch Post Office in Dayton, Ohio. The special cancellation design and Wright Flyer stamp commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Flight. Colonel Herschel H. “Herky” Green, and artist John R. Doughty, Jr., signed each envelope. | ||
| "Miss Ridge" - (Century of Flight) | ||
| Pilot: “Herky” Green Cachet: John Doughty "Wright Brothers Branch" Edition: 30 $20.00 Sold Out | |
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| This commemorative cachet envelope features the special Purple Heart medal, and was cancelled at Mount Vernon, Virginia, home of President George Washington. Colonel Herschel H. “Herky” Green, who received the Purple Heart in World War II, and artist John R. Doughty, Jr., signed each envelope. | ||
| "Miss Ridge" - (Purple Heart) | ||
| Pilot: “Herky” Green Cachet: John Doughty F.D. Cancellation: Edition: 30 $20.00 Sold Out | |
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| This commemorative cachet envelope features two First Day of Issue cancellations. The first cancellation features the special 100th Anniversary of Flight stamp, cancelled at the Main Post Office in Dayton, Ohio. The second cancellation features the special Purple Heart medal, and was cancelled at Mount Vernon, Virginia, home of President George Washington. Colonel Herschel H. “Herky” Green, who received the Purple Heart in World War II, and artist John R. Doughty, Jr., signed each envelope. | ||
| "Miss Ridge" - (Century of Flight & Purple Heart - Dual FDC) | ||
| Pilot: “Herky” Green Cachet: John Doughty "Wright Brothers Branch" F.D. Cancellation: Edition: 3 ($35.00) | |
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