Perhaps a duty stamp for a half barrel of fermented malt liqcor, from the series of 1947.
The perfin is for Piel's Inc and dates 5.4.54. Here is a link to the firms history.history.https://mg-piels.format.com/
The firm has been resurrected and now trades in NY.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piels_Beer
Scott# REA192. Issued in 1947.
And just to add to the info for your beer stamp -
this is a very common condition for these issues; most are found in rough shape.
If you come across one in VF or better condition, the value goes up quickly!
re: Any idea what this very beat up USA BOB item is?
Perhaps a duty stamp for a half barrel of fermented malt liqcor, from the series of 1947.
re: Any idea what this very beat up USA BOB item is?
The perfin is for Piel's Inc and dates 5.4.54. Here is a link to the firms history.history.https://mg-piels.format.com/
The firm has been resurrected and now trades in NY.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piels_Beer
re: Any idea what this very beat up USA BOB item is?
Scott# REA192. Issued in 1947.
re: Any idea what this very beat up USA BOB item is?
And just to add to the info for your beer stamp -
this is a very common condition for these issues; most are found in rough shape.
If you come across one in VF or better condition, the value goes up quickly!