Apr 9, 1941 USS North Carolina First Day Cancel on Land of the Free Patriotic Cover Scott 704-715 the recession persisted for approximately

the recession persisted for approximately seven years

Weights/Measurements: 25

Should I end up having to send this coin to NGC

Neat obverse die break

Apr 9, 1941 USS North Carolina First Day Cancel on Land of the Free Patriotic Cover Scott 704-715 the recession persisted for approximatelyAt the time of her commissioning on 9 April 1941, she was considered the worlds greatest sea weapon. Armed with nine 16 inch 45 caliber guns in three turrets and twenty 5 inch 38 caliber guns in ten twin mounts, NORTH CAROLINA proved a formidable weapons platform. Her wartime complement consisted of 144 commissioned officers and 2,195 enlisted men, including 86 Marines.