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Third Anniversary of the 14 July Revolution of 1958 - 50 fils

Issued in 1961, this stamp commemorates the Third Anniversary of the 14 July Revolution of 1958, the event that overthrew the Hashemite monarchy and established the Republic of Iraq. The design depicts General Abdul Karim Qasim, revolutionary military forces, the republican emblem, and a green banner bearing the word "July", symbolizing the revolution and the emergence of the new republican state. The issue was released as part of the annual celebrations marking the achievements and ideals of the revolution. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq celebrated three years of republican rule and highlighted the government's efforts toward national development, modernization, and social reform. The issue emphasized themes of patriotism, military service, and dedication to the republic, while portraying the armed forces and revolutionary movement as central to Iraq's political transformation and its aspirations for progress and national unity during the early 1960s.