Cachet Maker E J Birdsall

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 Postmark or Back Image	Postmark Date Postmark Type Killer Bar Text Ship --------- Category

 

			1933-11-11 Locy Type 5hks(C) "SAN FRANCISCO / CALIFORNIA" USS Texas BB-35
			Armistice Day

Cachet by E. J. Birdsall, sponsored by NMC E. O. Tauer.
Birdsall's signature (E.J. Birdsall / U.S.S. Texas) is at the very bottom, right-hand side of the cachet but it too small to make out in the image.

 

			1934-02-12 Locy Type 5hks(C) "A.LINCOLN'S ANNIVERSARY" USS Texas BB-35
			Lincoln's Birthday

Cachet by E. J. Birdsall, sponsored by NMC E. O. Tauer and John C. Kane.
Cachet is signed by John C. Kane, the ship's mail clerk. Cover contributed by Ken Franke.

 

			1934-05-31 Locy Type 5hks(C) "FLEET-PASSING / IN REVIEW" USS Texas BB-35
			Fleet Review

Birdsall's signature (E.J. Birdsall / U.S.S. Texas) is at the very bottom, left-hand side of the cachet but it too small to make out in the image.

 

N/A		N/A	1953-11-11 Locy Type 2(n) USS Massey DD-778
			Armistice Day

Cachet artwork originally from E. J. Birdsall. Contributed by Tom Kean.

 

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