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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>A postage meter is a device that produces an imprint that is a substitute for both the postmark and postage stamp.<br /> <br /> The &lt;b&gt;FR&lt;/b&gt; code identifies the meter manufacturer: Friden<br /> The letter &lt;b&gt;O&lt;/b&gt; before a meter classification indicates that meter text includes &quot;U.S. OFFICIAL MAIL.&quot;<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> &lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Code FR1&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;<br /> <br /> The USCS Postmark Catalog lists only one ship, USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), as having used the Meter FR1 postmark.<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> (Example Needed).<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> &lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Code FR2&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> The following postmark is classified as Meter FR2 (#8014019) ZIP 96697&lt;br/&gt;<br /> [[Image:Nimitz_meterFR2_example.jpg]]<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> The following postmark is classified in the USCS Catalog as Meter FR2 (#9003472) ZIP 96629 1994&lt;br/&gt;<br /> [[Image:CarlVinson_meterFR2_example.jpg]]<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> You will notice several differences between this FR2 and the previous FR2 example. For example, flames curling down the right side of the postage amount box, slightly different placement of the meter indicator in relation to the postage amount box, more stars in the lower right, wider torch, etc.<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> &lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Code OFR1&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> The following postmark is classified as Meter OFR1 (#520055) ZIP 96688&lt;br/&gt;<br /> [[Image:NewJersey_meterOFR1_example.jpg]]<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> &lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Code OFR2&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> The following postmark is classified as Meter OFR2 (#520290) ZIP 34083&lt;br/&gt;<br /> [[Image:Yosemite_meterOFR2_example.jpg]]<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> &lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Code OFR3&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> The following postmark is classified as Meter OFR3 (#504156) ZIP 96627&lt;br/&gt;<br /> [[Image:NewOrleans_meterOFR3_example.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> &lt;font size=&quot;-2&quot;&gt;Copyright {{CURRENTYEAR}} Naval Cover Museum&lt;/font&gt;</div>

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