Grand Army of the Republic
Dublin Core
Identifier
STA_00017
Scott Catalogue USA 985
Scott Catalogue USA 985
Title
Grand Army of the Republic
Creator
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Subject
Grand Army of the Republic (LCSH)
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)
Grant, Ulysses S., 1852-1929 (LCSH)
Commemorative postage stamps--United States (LCSH)
Armed Forces on postage stamps (LCSH)
United States--History--19th century (LCSH)
Postage stamps--United States--History--20th century (LCSH)
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)
Grant, Ulysses S., 1852-1929 (LCSH)
Commemorative postage stamps--United States (LCSH)
Armed Forces on postage stamps (LCSH)
United States--History--19th century (LCSH)
Postage stamps--United States--History--20th century (LCSH)
Description
Scott Illustration Number: A432.
Color: Bright Rose Carmine
The stamp, Scott Catalogue USA 985, commemorates the final national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War. The stamp features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, who served as the Commanding General of the Union Army during the Civil War and later became the 18th President of the United States. Grant's portrait is set against a bright rose carmine background, with the text “FINAL NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF THE G.A.R., 3 CENTS” printed above and "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" below. Issued in 1949 and with perforated edges are typical of U.S. commemorative stamps from this era. The issuance of this stamp not only marks the final gathering of the G.A.R. but also serves as a tribute to the sacrifices made by Union soldiers during the Civil War and the enduring legacy of their veteran's organization.
Color: Bright Rose Carmine
The stamp, Scott Catalogue USA 985, commemorates the final national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War. The stamp features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, who served as the Commanding General of the Union Army during the Civil War and later became the 18th President of the United States. Grant's portrait is set against a bright rose carmine background, with the text “FINAL NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF THE G.A.R., 3 CENTS” printed above and "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" below. Issued in 1949 and with perforated edges are typical of U.S. commemorative stamps from this era. The issuance of this stamp not only marks the final gathering of the G.A.R. but also serves as a tribute to the sacrifices made by Union soldiers during the Civil War and the enduring legacy of their veteran's organization.
Publisher
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Rights
This stamp is in the public domain as it is a work of the United States Government, issued before 1978, in accordance with 17 U.S. Code § 105.
Type
Still Image
Language
English
Format
Materials: paper, ink, adhesive
Technique: recess printing (copper plate engraving)
Dimensions: 40 x 25 mm
Perforation: line 11 x 10.5
Watermark: no watermark
Technique: recess printing (copper plate engraving)
Dimensions: 40 x 25 mm
Perforation: line 11 x 10.5
Watermark: no watermark
Coverage
Stamp issued in Indianapolis, Indiana
Date Issued
1949-08-29
Citation
Bureau of Engraving and Printing , “Grand Army of the Republic,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed March 15, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/1875.