This Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1970 6¢ Disabled American Veterans stamp issued on November 24, 1970, in Montgomery, Alabama. The cachet prominently displays the theme “Remember the Prisoners of War” with dramatic artwork of chained hands releasing a dove against a globe, marking the DAV’s 50th anniversary (1920–1970).
The stamp commemorates five decades of service by the Disabled American Veterans, an organization founded to assist wounded World War I veterans. In 1970 the POW message resonated deeply amid the ongoing Vietnam War, linking the DAV’s mission to the plight of American prisoners.
A notable detail is the cachet’s powerful visual: broken shackles and a peace dove symbolize both the hope for returning POWs and the DAV’s advocacy. The “First Day of Issue” handstamp and Montgomery, Alabama cancel confirm its official status.
Collectors will appreciate the clean condition, crisp Art Craft engraving, and the meaningful intersection of veterans’ issues and POW remembrance, making it a strong addition to topical or modern U.S. FDC collections.
