1964 Scott #1181 – 5¢ Battle of the Wilderness / Civil War Centennial – Canceled

Commemorative 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1964 as part of the Civil War Centennial series. This stamp honors the Battle of the Wilderness, fought May 5–6, 1864, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, between Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The design features silhouetted artillerymen operating a cannon, with a red “CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL 1861–1961” box anchoring the theme. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1964
- Scott Catalog No. 1181
- Subject: Battle of the Wilderness
- Theme: Civil War Centennial
- Design Elements: Cannon crew silhouette, red Centennial box
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of military history, Civil War battles, or centennial issues