USS Indianapolis CA-35 on White House Stamp, USCS Convention 1993

Black and white cachet featuring a detailed line drawing of USS Indianapolis CA-35 heavy cruiser at sea with clouds, accompanied by the United States Navy seal/emblem. Text identifies the ship as 'Indy Maru' and commemorates meritorious service during 10 combat engagements in the Pacific Theater 1941-1945. The stamp is a 29-cent 1992 White House stamp showing the American flag and White House. The rectangular pictorial cancel includes an image of the ship above the text, cancelled July 17, 1993 at the USCS Convention Station, Indianapolis, IN 46241.

This First Day Cover features a 29-cent White House stamp (Scott 2609) canceled on July 17, 1993, at the USCS Convention Station in Indianapolis, Indiana. The black-and-white cachet by S. Kovacs depicts the USS Indianapolis CA-35 at sea, with the Navy seal and text commemorating its meritorious service during 10 combat engagements in the Pacific Theater (1941–1945). The postmark includes a pictorial cancellation with an illustration of the ship and text identifying the USS Indianapolis CA-35. The cover is in excellent condition with clear, legible text and artwork.