Military Working Dogs 2019 Stamps
Price range: $25.00 through $210.00
The first-day-of-issue event took place during the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Omaha. In the booklet of 20, each block of four stamps features a stylized geometric illustration of one of the canine breeds — German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois — that commonly serve in America’s armed forces.
| Format | Sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue Year | 2019 |
| Mail Service | First-Class Mail |
| Product Type | New Releases |
| Size | 1000 Stamps 50 Sheets ,500 Stamps 25 Sheets ,100 Stamps 5 Sheets |
Description
2019 Military Working Dogs
• Tributes to the military working dogs of our past, present, and, future and their countless acts of bravery in support of our service men and women.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 1, 2019
First Day City: Omaha, Nebraska
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Booklets of 20
Tagging: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block Tag
History the stamp represents: Dogs have been used by militaries around the world for thousands of years. They were sentries for the Greeks and Romans, attack dogs for the Hun, guard dogs during the Middle Ages, and more.
Today, breeds like the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Labrador Retriever, and Dutch Shepherd are the most common military working dogs in the United States. The dogs may be of different breeds, but they all have similar characteristics that make them perfect for their jobs. They are all loyal, intelligent, strong, obedient, hard working, and brave. No matter the obstacle in front of them, these dogs must overcome it without hesitation – and they do.
As a country, we owe military working dogs a debt of gratitude. They support our troops through the most difficult situations and get the job done when a human soldier cannot. These dogs protect their handlers from enemy threats, guide them through deadly fields of land mines, and locate targets that would otherwise remain secret. And, perhaps, one of their most important contributions, America’s military working dogs make sure our brave men and women never feel too far from home. The US Postal Service honored these canines on four Forever stamps in 2019, fitting tributes to the indispensable creatures that will never let us down.
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