Details:

Jack H. Lucas autographed First Day Cover issued for the 25-cent American Flag and Yosemite stamp. Lucas has autographed the cover in black ink and added "Medal of Honor / Iwo Jima 2/20/45."

The cover bears the 25-cent American Flag and Yosemite stamp with a Yosemite, California, May 20, 1988 first-day cancellation. The ArtCraft cachet features a large American flag with the wording "A Salute to Old Glory" and "The American Flag Definitive Issues 1988."

Fine condition.

Jack H. Lucas (1928–2008) was a United States Marine and Medal of Honor recipient for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima. On February 20, 1945, the 17-year-old Lucas threw himself over two Japanese grenades to shield fellow Marines, pulling one beneath his body and covering the other with his hand. He survived the explosions and became the youngest Marine of World War II to receive the Medal of Honor.

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

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Reference sku: 11699 1419032-1