Army Day - General Abdul Karim Qasim

Issued in 1960, this stamp commemorates General Abdul Karim Qasim, leader of the 14 July Revolution of 1958, which ended the Hashemite monarchy and established the Republic of Iraq. Following the revolution, Qasim became Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief, overseeing major political, social, and economic reforms during the early years of the republic. The issue depicts a military parade and national symbols associated with the revolution, reflecting the spirit of the new republican era.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq celebrated the first anniversary of the revolution and the establishment of republican government. The issue highlighted themes of national sovereignty, modernization, and social progress, while emphasizing the role of the armed forces and the revolutionary movement in shaping Iraq's political transformation and aspirations for development during the late 1950s.