Iraqi Army Day - 30 fils

Iraqi Army Day - 30 fils

Year
1965
Face Value
30
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
500000
Themes
Military & Defense, National Events

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 399
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 394
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 668

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14 x 12½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Pakistan Security Printing Corporation
This stamp commemorates Army Day, celebrated annually on 6 January, the anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi Army in 1921. The design depicts a soldier carrying the national flag, accompanied by industrial and agricultural symbols that reflect the close association between national defense and the development of the republic. Army Day was one of Iraq's principal national observances, honoring the service and history of the country's armed forces.

By issuing this stamp, Iraq paid tribute to the role of the military in safeguarding national sovereignty and supporting state-building efforts. The issue emphasizes themes of patriotism, unity, and progress, highlighting the contribution of the armed forces to the country's security and development during the republican era.