The AFDCS Court of Honor was created to honor cachet artists who have, over the years, contributed so much to the hobby through the beauty of their art. A different artist is selected each year.
The series uses the Christmas theme, for which stamps are issued every year, so that the cachets can be completed in advance. The artists are given complete freedom to develop their designs. The AFDCS then reproduces the art on a high-quality envelope.
The series began in 1981 and the first artist honored was Ralph Dyer. There has been a new Court of Honor FDC every year since then.
Each cover includes an insert card with a biography and photograph of the artist. Printed on the reverse of each cover is the name of the artist and the cachet's number in the series.
The Court of Honor series was conceived by Hal Ansink (1926-2006), and has been continued as part of the Society's education program.
Court of Honor covers #29, #38, #39, #40, #41 and #42 can be purchased online. All other years are sold out.
