Cachet Maker George J Contraros

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

 

N/A		N/A	1941-05-12 Locy Type 3za USS Drum SS-228
			Launching

From the George Marcincin collection.

 

N/A		N/A	1941-05-16 Locy Type 3z USS Halibut SS-232
			Keel Laying

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			1941-06-20 Locy Type 3z (TTT) USS Falcon ASR-2
			Ship Commemorative: USS O-9 SS-70

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			1941-08-29 Locy Type 3z USS Kingfish SS-234
			Keel Laying

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N/A		N/A	1941-12-03 Locy Type 3z (BTT) "HALIBUT / LAUNCHED" USS Halibut SS-232
			Launching

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			1941-12-10 Locy Type P (T-3z (BBT) "FLYING FISH / COMMISSION" USS Flying Fish SS-229
			Commissioning

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			1943-11-15 USPO Machine Cancel Kittery ME USS Plaice SS-390
			Launching

Cachet by George J. Contraros and Earl G. Smith.

 

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