This collectible First Day Cover (FDC) honors Lord Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1900–1979), a distinguished British statesman, Royal Navy officer, and a close relative of the British Royal Family.

Mountbatten played a crucial role in world history as the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India, overseeing India’s transition to independence in 1947. He was also a key figure in the Royal Navy during World War II and later served in various important defense roles.