Forts/Castles

First Day Cover- First Flag hoisting at Port Blair- India 2018

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First Day Cover- First Flag hoisting at Port Blair- India 2018

Port Blair was the First Indian territory liberated from Imperial British Rule. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the Tricolour at Gymkhana Ground in Port Blair on 30 Dec 1943. India Post issued a set of three stamps on 30 Dec 2018 to commemorate this historic occasion. The cancellation features Netaji, leader of INA.

The stamps feature

Rupees 12 – Cellular Jail Port Blair

Rupees 22 – Netaji, Tricolor and INA

Rupees 41- Netaji Hoisting the Flag.

INDIA FDC TRICOLOR P BLAIR 2018
INDIA FDC HOISTING TRICOLOR AT PORT BLAIR DEC 2018
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75th anniversary of the first flag hoisting at Port Blair – Miniature Sheet India 2018

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75th anniversary of the first flag hoisting at Port Blair-Miniature Sheet India 2018

Port Blair was the First Indian territory liberated from Imperial British Rule. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the Tricolour at Gymkhana Ground in Port Blair on 30 Dec 1943. India Post issued a miniature with a face value of Rs 75 and containing three stamps to commemorate this historic occasion. The stamps feature

Rupees 12 – Cellular Jail Port Blair

Rupees 22 – Netaji, Tricolor and INA

Rupees 41- Netaji Hoisting the Flag

INDIA MS 2018 TRICOLOR P BLAIR
INDIA MS 2018 – 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST FLAG HOISTING AT PORT BLAIR.

First Day Cover – Paika Rebellion -India 2018.

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First Day Cover – Paika Rebellion -India 2018.

The Paikas were traditional Militia of Odisha. They served as Warriors and did Police functions during Peacetime. The Paika rebellion was India’s first struggle for Independence. It was an armed rebellion against British India Company’s rule in Odisha in 1817.

A Commemorative Postage stamp was issued by India Post on 24 Dec 2018 to mark Bicentenary of Paika Rebellion. A FDC is listed.

INDIA FDC PAIKA REBELLION 2018
INDIA FDC PAIKA REBELLION 2018

Pro Patria -Castles on Stamps of Switzerland 1977

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Pro Patria -Castles on Stamps of Switzerland 1977

The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1976 was Castles. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 26 May 1977. A FDC  with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.

The Castles featured on stamps are

20+10 ct – Aigle Castle (Waadt Canton)

40+20 ct – Pratteln ( Basel Canton)

70+30 ct – Sargans ( St Gallen Canton)

80+40 ct – Hallwil Castle  (Aargau Canton)

SWISS FDC PATRIA 77
SWISS FDC PRO PATRIA 1977 -CASTLES

Pro Patria -Castles on Stamps of Switzerland 1976

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Pro Patria -Castles on Stamps of Switzerland 1976

The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1976 was Castles. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 28 May 1976. A FDC  with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.

The Castles featured on stamps are

20+10 ct – Kyburg Castle (Zurich Canton)

40+20 ct – Grandson (Waadt Canton)

40+20 ct – Murten ( Freiburg Canton)

80+40 ct – Castello di Montebello (Tessin Canton)

SWISS FDC PATRIA 76-1
SWISS FDC PRO PATRIA 1976- CASTLES

Pro Patria Archaeological Findings -Stamps of Switzerland 1975

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Pro Patria Archaeological Findings -Stamps of Switzerland 1975

The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1975 was Archaeological Findings. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 30 May 1975. A FDC  with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.

The findings featured on stamps are

15+10 ct – Golden robe-clasp (6th Century).

30+20 ct – Head of a Bronze Statue of Bacchus (2nd Century).Sculpture Gods & Goddess

50+20 ct – Bronze solid-hilted Daggers (18th to 16th Century BC). Metalworks and Weaponry.

60+25 ct – Henkel Glass Jar (1st Century).Glass and earthenware.

SWISS FDC PATRIA 75
SWISS FDC PRO PATRIA 1975 – ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS

 

Pro Patria Archaeological Findings -Stamps of Switzerland 1974

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Pro Patria Archaeological Findings -Stamps of Switzerland 1974

The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1974 was Archaeological Findings. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 30 Mar 1974. A FDC  with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed. The design of FDC includes a gold foil replica of Golde robe-clasp.

The findings featured on stamps are

15+5 ct – Glass jar from Lucarno-Muralto (50 AD).

30+10 ct – Bronze Bull-head from Martigny (Roman age).

40+20 ct – Golden robe-clasp (7th Century)

60+20 ct – Ceramic bird figure (Bronze age)

SWISS FDC PATRIA 74
SWISS FDC PRO PATRIA 1974 – ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS