This 1968 First Day Cover features the 5¢ Women Marines stamp issued on July 26 in San Francisco, California, marking the 25th anniversary of the Women Marines (1943–1968). The cover bears the official first-day cancel and the printed “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” inscription.
The stamp honors the women who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during and after World War II, when the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve was established in 1943 to free male Marines for combat duties. By 1968 the Women Marines had become a permanent part of the Corps, reflecting the expanding role of women in the armed forces.
A notable detail is the stamp’s vertical design, which depicts a Woman Marine in dress uniform against a red-and-green background—an uncommon color scheme for U.S. commemoratives of the era. The cover’s clean, unaddressed state makes it especially attractive for display.
Collectors will appreciate this FDC as a strong addition to military, women’s history, or Marine Corps topical collections, with sharp cancellation and fresh appearance.
