2003 37c Purple Heart, perf 10 3/4 x 10 1/4
# 3784A - 2003 37c Purple Heart, perf 10 3/4 x 10 1/4
$0.35 - $30.00
U.S. #3784A
37¢ Purple Heart
37¢ Purple Heart
Issue Date: August 1, 2003
City: Somerset, NJ
Printed By: Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: Serpentine Die Cut 10.75 x 10.25
Color: Multicolored
City: Somerset, NJ
Printed By: Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: Serpentine Die Cut 10.75 x 10.25
Color: Multicolored
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in the world that is still in use. Moreover, it is the first award available to the lower ranks. General George Washington ordered the establishment of a badge of distinction for meritorious action on August 7, 1782. He wrote, "The road to glory in a patriot army is thus open to all."
U.S. #3784A
37¢ Purple Heart
37¢ Purple Heart
Issue Date: August 1, 2003
City: Somerset, NJ
Printed By: Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: Serpentine Die Cut 10.75 x 10.25
Color: Multicolored
City: Somerset, NJ
Printed By: Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: Serpentine Die Cut 10.75 x 10.25
Color: Multicolored
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in the world that is still in use. Moreover, it is the first award available to the lower ranks. General George Washington ordered the establishment of a badge of distinction for meritorious action on August 7, 1782. He wrote, "The road to glory in a patriot army is thus open to all."