Cachet Maker Irene Griffith

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

 

			1936-01-01 Locy Type 3 (A-TBB) HAPPY NEW / YEAR USS Mississippi EAG-128
			New Year's Day

Notes: The secret code translates to: "A Happy New Year".

 

			1937-05-09 Locy Type 2e US RECEIVING SHIP SAN FRANCISCO CA
			Mother's Day

Notes: Cachet Makers: C A Emerson and Irene Griffith.
You can see Irene Griffith's symbol at the bottom of the cachet.

 

			1937-10-27 Locy Type 3 (A-TTB) BREMERTON / WASHN USS Whippoorwill ATO-169
			Navy Day

Notes:

 

			1940-12-25
			Christmas Day

Hand painted cachet...Back purple rubberstamp "Griffith R.C.D. 123"

 

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