USS Indianapolis CA-35 Heavy Cruiser — USCS Convention 1993

This cover features a pictorial cancellation/cachet depicting the USS Indianapolis CA-35 heavy cruiser in black silhouette above the cancellation text. The postmark is a combination pictorial hand cancel showing the ship illustration with a rectangular frame reading 'U.S.C.S. Convention Station, Indianapolis IN 46241' alongside a circular date cancel reading 'JULY 16 1993'. The pre-printed stamped envelope (postal stationery) features a blue star design with 'USA 29' in red, indicating a 29-cent denomination. The cover is in excellent, clean condition with no soiling.

This First Day Cover features a black silhouette of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 heavy cruiser as part of the postmark, not the cachet. The postmark includes a rectangular convention marking reading 'U.S.C.S. Convention Station, Indianapolis IN 46241' combined with a circular date cancellation for July 16, 1993. The envelope is a 29-cent preprinted postal stationery envelope with a blue star and 'USA 29' in red. The condition of the cover is excellent, with clear and legible details.