This 1968 First Day Cover features the 6¢ Bennington Flag stamp issued July 4, 1968, and postmarked in Pittsburgh, PA. The colorful Jackson Covers cachet depicts the historic Bennington Flag waving above an eagle motif drawn from the Great Seal of the United States, framed by a decorative border and clearly marked “First Day of Issue.”
The Bennington Flag, one of the earliest surviving American banners, flew at the Battle of Bennington in August 1777 and helped rally colonial forces during a pivotal Revolutionary War victory. Its 13 stars and stripes design influenced later official U.S. flags and remains an enduring symbol of American independence.
A notable detail is the cachet’s dual imagery pairing the 1777 flag with the national eagle, created by artist Chickering for Jackson Covers. The stamp itself carries the inscription “BENNINGTON FLAG 1777” directly beneath the design.
A fine addition to any Revolutionary War, flag, or Fourth of July topical collection, this cover displays fresh color and a crisp Pittsburgh postmark.
