{"product_id":"1968-philadelphia-light-horse-flag-6-pittsburgh-pa-first-day-cover-3","title":"1968 Philadelphia Light Horse Flag 6¢ Pittsburgh, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1968 First Day Cover features the 6¢ U.S. postage stamp honoring the Philadelphia Light Horse Flag of 1775. The cover bears a crisp Pittsburgh, PA postmark dated July 4, 1968, and carries an attractive Art Craft cachet depicting the Battle of Princeton with the historic flag prominently displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Philadelphia Light Horse Troop, one of the first volunteer cavalry units in the American colonies, fought in key Revolutionary War engagements including Princeton, Trenton, Brandywine, and Germantown. Their distinctive yellow flag with its elaborate coat of arms and “For These We Strive” motto symbolized early American military tradition and colonial resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s inset reproduction of the flag alongside the battle scene, tying the stamp design directly to the artwork—an appealing touch for collectors of the Historic Flags Series. The cover is in excellent condition with sharp postmark and clean cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any collection of Revolutionary War philately, U.S. historic flags, or Art Craft First Day Covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392024051876,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623095316.jpg?v=1782775311","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1968-philadelphia-light-horse-flag-6-pittsburgh-pa-first-day-cover-3","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}