Cachet Maker John C Von Losberg

Cachets should be listed in chronological order based on earliest known usage. Use the postmark date or best guess. This applies to add-on cachets as well.

 

Thumbnail Link To Cachet Close-Up Image	Thumbnail Link To Full Cover Front Image	Thumbnail Link To Full Cover Back Image	Primary Date Postmark Type Killer Bar Text Ship --------- Categories

 

			1934-02-22 Locy Type 3 "WASHINGTON'S / BIRTHDAY" USS New Orleans CA-32
			Washington's Birthday

Blue / Red printed cachet...Typed "WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CACHET"

 

			1935-10-22 Locy Type 3 (AC-TBB) "FIRST DAY / POSTAL" USS Porpoise SS-172
			First Day of Postal Service

This cover has been backdated to reflect the First Day of Postal Service for PORPOISE. The Type 3 cancel arrived and was first used Nov 28, 1935 with "THANKSGIVING/DAY" in the killers. (USCS Postmark catalog)

 

			1937-10-08 Locy Type 3 (AC-BTT) "BROOKLYN / N.Y." USS Fanning DD-385
			Commissioning

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			1937-10-08 Locy Type 3 (AC-BTT) "BROOKLYN / N.Y." USS Fanning DD-385
			Commissioning

Note: Close-up of the address on the reverse side of the Oct. 8, 1937 cover.

 

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