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Charles W. Lindberg autographed first day cover commemorating the American flag, boldly signed "Charles W. Lindberg" with the inscription "1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M." The cover features a patriotic American flag cachet, a six-cent American flag postage stamp, and a Washington, D.C., first day cancellation dated January 24, 1968.

Fine condition.

Charles W. Lindberg (1920–2007) was a United States Marine Corps corporal and World War II veteran who participated in the first raising of the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. Serving as a flamethrower operator with the 5th Marine Division, Lindberg was among the Marines who raised the first flag, several hours before the second raising was captured in Joe Rosenthal's iconic photograph. Awarded the Silver Star for gallantry and the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat, Lindberg spent much of his later life preserving the history of the original flag raising and ensuring that its participants received recognition.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11699 1419765-1