1998 – US – Giving and sharing – SA shield

1998 – US – Giving and sharing – SA shield

Motif: Philanthropy: Giving and sharing

Issued 07.10.1998 (FDC)

Postmark: Atlanta

Maxicard: BGC – Salvation Army Emblem: The Red Shield

Text: “The SA was founded in London in 1865 by the English Methodist minister William Booth. It was particularly active during WWI and WWII, rendering a wide variety of services to Allied soldiers. The institutions operated by members in the US include adult rehabilitation centers, children’s camps, general hospitals, maternity homes and foster-care centers and center for alcoholics”.

Stamp: Giving and sharing 32c

Size: 165 x 92 mm