Cachet Maker Original Order of Zunks

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.

ORIGINAL ORDER OF ZUNKS Covers

Organized September 28 1939
Although most are not Naval covers, this page shows a sampling of Zunk covers. Good quality, multicolored, printed cachets. The cachetmaker, Gordon H. Hamilton, is a member of the RCD, ANCS and the Original Order of Zunks. Information on this organization is very sparce and these covers are not that plentiful.

 

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

 

N/A		N/A	1940-03-17 USPO 4-bar Shamrock IN
			St. Patrick's Day

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N/A		N/A	1940-09-17 USPO 4-bar Constitution OH
			Constitution Day

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N/A		N/A	1940-09-28 USPO Duplex Pittsburgh PA
			1st Anniversary of the Zunks

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N/A			1940-10-12 USPO 4-bar Columbus, PA
			Christopher Columbus

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N/A		N/A	1940-11-21 USPO Type 9 Pumpkin Center KY
			Thanksgiving Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-01-01 USPO 4-bar America AL
			New Years Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-01-20 USPO Machine Cancel Washington, D. C.
			Inauguration Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-02-14 USPO Duplex Valentine NE
			Valentines Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-06-14 USPO 4-bar Old Glory TX
			Flag Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-06-14 USPO 4-bar Old Glory TX
			Flag Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-07-04 USPO 4-bar Justice WV
			Independence Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-07-04 USPO 4-bar Justice WV
			Independence Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-08-19 USPO 4-bar Victory KY
			National Aviation Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-09-01 USPO 4-bar Victory VT
			Labor Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-09-22 USPO 4-bar Fallen Leaf CA
			First Day of Autumn Day

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N/A		N/A	1941-10-31 USPO 4-bar Devils Tower WY
			Halloween

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N/A		N/A	1942-09-28 PB Meter - Fort Pitt Hotel Pittsburgh PA
			3rd Anniversary of the Zunks

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N/A		N/A	1943-09-08 USPO Duplex Pittsburgh PA
			Italy Quits

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N/A		N/A	1943-09-28 USPO Duplex Pittsburgh PA
			4th Anniversary of the Zunks

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N/A		N/A	1943-10-13 USPO Duplex Wars PA
			Italy Declares War on Germany

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N/A		N/A	1943-11-11 USPO 4-bar Soldier PA
			25th Anniversary of Armistice Day

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N/A		N/A	1944-01-01 USPO 4-bar Goodluck KY
			New Years Day

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N/A		N/A	1944-06-06 USPO Duplex Arsenal Station, Pittsburgh PA
			D-Day

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N/A		N/A	1945-04-01 USPO 4-bar English Center PA
			Easter Sunday

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N/A		N/A	1945-09-02 USPO 4-bar Victory WI
			V-J Day

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