1940 2¢ Army & Navy Defense Stamp – Scott 900 – Anti-Aircraft Gun – Canceled

This is a 1940 United States 2-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #900, issued on October 16, 1940, as part of the National Defense Issue series. The rose carmine stamp features a 90-millimeter anti-aircraft gun and is inscribed “Army and Navy” and “For Defense.” It was released to promote national preparedness during the early stages of World War II. A key military-themed issue reflecting the U.S. mobilization effort prior to entering the war.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1940
- Denomination: 2 cents
- Color: Rose carmine
- Scott Catalog #: 900
- Subject: National Defense Issue
- Design: 90-mm anti-aircraft gun
- Text Inscriptions: “Army and Navy” / “For Defense”
- Cancel Type: Black horizontal bars (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used