1948 Gold Star Mothers Issue Set of 4 x 3 US Postage Stamps New US 969

U.S. #969 1948 3 Gold Star Mothers Issue Issue Date: September 21, 1948 City: Washington, D.C. Quantity: 77,149,00 Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing Method: Rotary Press Perforations: 10 x 11 Color: Orange yellow U.S. #969 was issued to honor mothers whose sons had been killed in war. It was the first stamp in eight years to feature women (or women's organizations), and just the 11th stamp overall to do so.