H2401

Prisoners of War & MIA

Military Dog Tags

Autumn 2022 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 20 H2401 — POW and MIA (5-29-95)

When United States military actions and wars are over, there is always great concern and attention paid to remaining prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action (MIA). This was particularly paramount after the Vietnam War when the North held prisoners in their infamous "Hanoi Hilton" prison. There was also the possibility that they held some individuals classified as MLA. The stamp shows a dog tag and is cancelled on day of issue in Washington, DC. The dramatic cachet shows two 'prisoners behind barbed wire fencing. This is the first time that my POW-MIA cover has appeared in one of my sales.