Cachet Maker Melton M Parker
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 | Primary Date Postmark Type Killer Bar Text Ship --------- Category |
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1936-09-25 |
Notes: Cachet also sponsored by D. L. Crutcher (ANCS 285).
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1937-03-17 |
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1937-05-09 |
Notes: This version of the cachet uses colored borders around the heart and mother in order to give a 3-D look. The heart is a dark brown or black color.
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1937-05-09 |
Notes: This version of the cachet does not use colored borders to give a 3-D effect. The heart is gold or copper colored.
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1937-06-14 |
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1937-07-04 |
Notes: Cachet created by William S. Linto.
Cachet is hand drawn and thermographed.
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1937-10-17 |
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1937-10-17 |
Notes: Cachet created by Frederick Horton.
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1937-12-25 |
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1937-12-25 |
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1938-02-12 |
Notes: Cachet created by Douglas C. & Harry F. Wentz. Cachet is thermographed.
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1938-02-14 |
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Launching of the USS Maury DD-401 |
Notes: Cachet is thermographed. Cachet created by J. P. Clark
and artist is C. Wright Richell.
This cachet is also seen in a green color.
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1938-02-22 |
Notes: Cachet was hand colored by Parker. Cachet sponsored by the Freebooters Crew (ANCS). 27 covers issued. This is cover number 7.
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1938-07-27 |
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Location Commemorative - Drake's Bay, California |
Notes: Cachet was hand colored by Parker. Cachet sponsored by the Freebooters Crew (ANCS). 30 covers issued.
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