# 973 (1948) Rough Riders - PB, UR #23948, MNH

# 973 (1948) Rough Riders - PB, UR #23948, MNH

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US 1948
ROUGH RIDERS
  50th Anniversary of the organization of the Rough Riders, a nickname given to the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish-American War.
  One regiment of U.S. cavalry volunteers recruited by Theodore Roosevelt, and composed of cowboys, miners, law-enforcement officials, and college athletes, among others. Their colorful and often unorthodox exploits received extensive publicity in the American press.
Water Activated Gum
Scott 973
Perforated 11 x 10.5
Upper Right Stamp Plate Block of 4 - #23948
Mint Never Hinged