1947 American Legion Membership Card Louis Monesson Lakewood NJ Post 166 For Sale

1947 The American Legion Membership Card Louis Monesson Lakewood NJ Post 166This official membership card for The American Legion, dated 1947, documents Louis Monesson\'s paid dues for the Lakewood Post 166, located in Lakewood, New Jersey. Printed on light green paper, the card features a decorative border and the prominent title \"The American Legion\" in a gothic-style font, with the year \"1947\" highlighted in red. A serial number, \"B 844390,\" is also printed vertically in red on the left side. The card bears a purple stamp identifying it as belonging to \"LAKEWOOD POST 166\" and is handwritten with the location \"Lakewood, N.J.\". The signature of the \"POST ADJUTANT OR FINANCE OFFICER\" is present, though the member\'s countersignature space remains blank. The verso of the card is printed with the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion, outlining its purposes and principles, alongside detailed regulations regarding dues payment and membership status. It also acknowledges the payment of one dollar for national dues, with a portion allocated to subscriptions for The American Legion Magazine and The National Legionnaire. A printer\'s union logo and \"PRINTED IN U. S. A.\" are also visible on the verso. The card exhibits age-related toning and wear consistent with its historical nature as a piece of American ephemera.