This 1968 First Day Cover features the 6¢ U.S. Flag stamp (Scott 1335) depicting the Fort McHenry flag used 1795-1818, postmarked in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1968. The colorful hand-illustrated cachet by Cachets honors Colonial Flags and American banners from 1775-1795, showing Revolutionary War soldiers with drums and early flags in a dynamic battle scene.
The stamp and cachet together celebrate the evolution of the American flag during the nation's founding era, from colonial banners through the early stars-and-stripes designs that flew during the War of 1812. Pittsburgh's selection as the first-day city ties into the nation's bicentennial-era interest in Revolutionary history.
A notable detail is the cachet artwork signed A. Charnpy, which focuses on the 1775-1795 period while the stamp itself illustrates the later 15-star Fort McHenry flag, creating an interesting contrast in flag history on one cover.
This clean, well-centered FDC is an appealing addition for collectors of U.S. flag topicals, Revolutionary War themes, or Artcraft-style cachets, offering strong display value and solid postal history interest.
