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State Flag of Massachusetts – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Massachusetts – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination. This stamp is 22nd in the series.

Massachusetts State Flag –  The Final flag was approved in 1971. The main features on the Flag are

  • The flag features the Coat of Arms in a background of White.
  • The shield features the Algonquian native American with a bow & arrow.
  • The arrow is pointed downwards signifying peace.
  • A white star with five points near figure’s head signifies Massachusetts as a USA state.
  • A blue-ribbon surrounds the shield with motto “Ense Petit Placidam, sub Libertate Quietem” (” By the Sword, we seek Peace, But Peace Only under Liberty”)
  • Above the shield is State Military crest – the bent arm holding Broadsword aloft

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Massachusetts State Flag.

USA MASS FLAG
USA 1976 -STATE FLAG MASSACHUSETTS
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State Flag of Maryland – USA 1976

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State Flag of Maryland – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination. This stamp is 21st in the series.

Maryland State Flag –  The First State flag of Maine was adopted in 1904. The main features on the Flag are

  • The flag bears Arms of  Calvert and Crossland Families
  • Calvert was the family name of Lords Baltimore who founded Maryland.
  • Their Colors of Gold and Black appear in the 1st and 4th quarter of the flag.
  • Crossland was family of Mother of George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore.
  • The red and white Crossland colours, with cross bottony, appear in 2nd and 3rd quarters of Flag

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Maryland State Flag.

USA MARYLAND FLAG
USA 1976 – STATE FLAG MARYLAND.

State Flag of Maine – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Maine – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination. This stamp is 20th in the series.

Maine State Flag –  The First State flag of Maine was adopted in 1909. The main features on the Flag are

  • Maine’s Coat of Arms in Field Blue.
  • North Star shines over Maine’s main motto  “Drigo” (I lead or I direct)
  • The center field represents Main’s natural richness – Pine Tree, a moose,  sea and the Sky.
  • Farmer represents agricultural roots and sailor represents strong ties to the Sea.
  • A banner below displays state name.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Maine State Flag.

USA MAINE FLAG
USA 1976 – STATE FLAG MAINE

 

Stamps on ” Sailships – Armada of the Century ” – France 1999.

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Stamps on ” Sailships – Armada of the Century ” – France 1999.

France has issued a set of stamps on ” Sailships – Armada of the Century ”  on 10 Jul 1999.

1 Fr – Belle Poule       1 Fr – Belem       1 Fr – Americo Vespucci

FRANCE 99 SHIPS 2
FRANCE 1999- SAILSHIPS-ARMADA OF THE CENTURY

Indians in First World War  – Major Battle Theatres -Miniature Sheets India 2019.

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Indians in First World War  – Major Battle Theatres -Miniature Sheets India 2019.

India issued a set of Stamps on 20 Aug 2019 to Honour Indians in the First World War. A Miniature sheet containing four stamps was issued featuring Major Battle Theatres.

Rs 5 -Mesopotamia   Rs 5 – France & Belgium  Rs 5 -East Africa  Rs 15 -Galipoli

INDIA MS BATTLE THEATRES
INDIA MS 2019 -MAJOR BATTLE THEATRES

Postage Due Stamps of Vatican City  – First Day Cover – 1968.

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Postage Due Stamps of Vatican City  – First Day Cover –  1968.

Vatican City issued a set of six postage due stamps on 28 May 1968. It features the Papal Coat of Arms.  First Day Cover with First Day Issue Cancellations is listed.

Postage Due stamps -A  Preview article listed elsewhere on the site may be read.

VATICAN FDC P DUE
VATICAN FDC 1968- POSTAGE DUE STAMPS

Stamps on Battle of Malta – Malta 2005.

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Stamps on Battle of Malta – Malta 2005.

Malta issued a set of stamps on Battle of Malta 23 Aug 2005. It was issued to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and Battle of Malta (1940-1942).

2c- Queue outside “Victory Kitchen” and ruins of Royal Opera House.

5c- Royal Navy Convoy under air attack.

25c- Anti-aircraft guns and St Publius Church, Floriana

MALTA WW1
MALTA 2005 – BATTLE OF MALTA