This 1968 First Day Cover features the 5¢ U.S. postage stamp issued to mark the 25th anniversary of the Women Marines, postmarked in San Francisco, California on July 26, 1968.
The Women Marines were officially established in 1943 to support the Marine Corps during World War II, providing critical administrative, technical, and support roles that freed male Marines for combat duties. By 1968 the Corps was celebrating a quarter-century of women’s service, reflecting broader societal shifts toward recognizing women’s contributions in the armed forces.
The stamp design itself serves as the cachet, depicting a uniformed Woman Marine with a formation of servicewomen in the background—an elegant and official presentation typical of mid-century military commemoratives.
A fine addition for collectors of military history, women’s service, or Marine Corps topicals, this clean FDC displays well and captures an important milestone in U.S. postal and military heritage.
