Scotts #688 US stamps

#688 2¢ Braddock's Field

2¢ - Carmine rose, bright carmine rose

Printing Method: Flat Plate
Subject: Braddock Field Statue
Number issued: 25,609,470
Perforations: 11
Scott #: 688
Issued: July 9th, 1930

Value

Used
25¢
No postmark with gum (MH)
25¢ - 50¢
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
50¢ - $1

First Day Cover

A first day cover of #688, dated June 9th, 1930

Plate #'s

#688 was issued with the following plate #'s
Number only

20168-71

The Story Behind the Stamp

This stamp commemorates a battle that Washington was on the losing side. He was serving as an aide-de-camp to General Braddock who commanded the British forces at the time. However during the battle Washington, evaded injury (several times) and demonstrated bravery and leadership. The result of which is that it boosted his military career all the way to the top.

The design inspiration

The source photograph of the vignette is of the Washington statue at North Braddock, PA. The statue shows Washington in the uniform of a British officer. An example of a British officers uniform as shown on the left)