Description: USS CAPE MAY COUNTY LST-521 Naval Cover 1955 Cachet East Greenwich, RIIt was sent 14 Nov 1955. It was franked with stamp "Gadsen". This cover is in good, but not perfect condition. Please look at the scan and make your own judgement.Member USCS #10385 (I also earned the stamp collecting merit badge as a boy!). Please contact me if you have specific cover needs. I have thousands for sale, including; navals (USS, USNS, USCGC, Coast Guard, ship, Maritime), military posts, event, APO, hotel, postal history, memorabilia, etc. I also offer approvals service with FREE SHIPPING to repeat USA customers.USS Cape May County (LST-521) was an LST-491-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Cape May County, New Jersey, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. LST-521 was laid down on 4 October 1943 at Seneca, Illinois by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; launched on 13 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Sexton; and commissioned on 9 February 1944. During World War II, USS LST-521 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the Invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Upon her return to the United States, she was decommissioned on 21 October 1945. Later reactivated (date unknown), assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) and placed in service as USNS T-LST-521, the tank landing ship was placed out of service (date unknown) and redesignated USS Cape May County (LST-521) on 1 July 1955. The ship was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 November 1959. LST-521 earned one battle star for World War II service.
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Weaverville, North Carolina
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Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Condition: Used
Place of Origin: United States
Color: White
Cachet: Jagyi
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Vessel: LST
Denomination: 3 Cent
Type: Cachet
Year of Issue: 1951-1960
Era: Cold War
Quality: Used
Branch: Navy
State: Rhode Island
Naval: Ship
Country: United States
Event: Naval
People & Occupations: sailor
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: Ship Cancel
