Cachet Maker C J (Jimmie) Leopard
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.
Curtis James Leopard (1904-1982) enlisted in the US Navy in 1922 and eventually became a boatswains mate. In December 1930 he was assigned to USS ARIZONA BB-39, and remained on board for 11 years. During the period 1935-1936, Leopard was active in producing cachets from USS ARIZONA, listed as cachet director with at least 13 different covers. His name is listed on covers as Jimmie Leopard, Jimmy Leopard, and sometimes C.J. Leopard. He was not a mail clerk, but assisted collectors in getting cancels from the ship, and in return asked for duplicates for his own collection. He was a member of the USCS (#836), ANCS (#148) and RCD (#80) during these years. Leopard was on board USS ARIZONA on December 7, 1941, and was one of the survivors. He retired in 1947 as a BMC. Biography courtesy of Lloyd Ferrell.
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1935-02-22 |
Note: Clyde Welch's handwritten name and address appear on the back side of the cover but it is unclear whether he co-sponsored the cachet or was only servicing the cover.
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1935-03-17 |
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1935-04-21 |
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1935-05-30 |
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Memorial Day - Remembering the USS Macon ZRS-5 |
Cachet by C. J. (Jimmie) Leopard and sponsored by Clyde Welch.
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1935-07-04 |
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1935-10-27 |
The back of this cover bears postmarks from the US Fleet Scouting Force and the USS Indianapolis CA-35.
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1935-11-28 |
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1935-12-25 |
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1936-01-01 |
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1936-02-12 |
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Ship Loss Commemorative - USS Macon ZRS-5 |
Same base design as used by Clyde Welch's USS Macon commemorative cachet of the same date (1936-02-12).
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1936-03-17 |
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1936-07-04 |
Cachet also sponsored by D. L. Crutcher (ANCS 285). Not sure what role, if any, Marshall Hall had with this cachet.
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