Claude
The cachet features a black silhouette illustration of a World War II anti-aircraft gun crew in action, with bold text reading 'World War Two 1939-1945' at the bottom. The 29-cent USA stamp depicts two soldiers labeled 'Willie and Joe' keeping spirits high, 1943, with a colorful warm background. The postmark is a circular hand cancel from Washington, DC dated May 31, 1993. A multicolored 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' machine cancel bar also appears to the right of the stamp.
Mistral
This First Day Cover features a black and white cachet with a silhouette of an anti-aircraft gun crew in action, commemorating World War II (1939-1945). The 29-cent stamp depicts 'Willie and Joe,' two iconic cartoon soldiers created by Bill Mauldin, with a vivid orange and green background. The postmark is a circular cancellation with the text 'WASHINGTON, DC MAY 31 1993' and a 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' inscription. The envelope is in excellent condition with clear, legible text and artwork.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
