1948 3c Gold Star Mothers

U.S. #969

1948 3¢ Gold Star Mothers Issue 

Issue Date: September 21, 1948

City: Washington, D.C.

Quantity: 77,149,00

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Rotary Press

Perforations: 10 ½ x 11

Color: Orange yellow

 U.S. #969 was issued to honor mothers whose sons had been killed in war. It was the first stamp in eight years to feature women (or womens organizations), and just the 11th stamp overall to do so.