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Desmond T. Doss autographed First Day Cover (FDC) commemorating the United States Ten Cent Definitive Coil Stamp, Series of 1973. The cover features an illustrated cachet depicting historic American flags and bears a San Francisco, California, first-day cancellation dated December 8, 1973.

Doss has signed prominently in blue ink, "Desmond T. Doss, CMH," referencing his Congressional Medal of Honor.

Near fine condition with mailing folds.

Desmond Doss (1919–2006) was a United States Army combat medic and conscientious objector who became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. During the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, he rescued approximately 75 wounded soldiers under enemy fire without carrying a weapon. His extraordinary heroism was portrayed in the 2016 Academy Award-winning film Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Mel Gibson.

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

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Reference sku: 11699 1419535-1