9 May 2010

65th Anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War


INTRODUCTION

On 9 May 2010, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 65th Anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Victory Day or 9 May marks the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War (also known as the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union). It was first inaugurated in the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the surrender document late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (after midnight, thus on 9 May, by Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Though the official inauguration happened in 1945 (which means it has been celebrated since 1946), the holiday became a non-labour day only in 1965 and only in some of the countries. In the former Soviet Union this festival was celebrated to commemorate the Red Army's victory over the Nazi forces. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


The «Eternity» Monument, Chișinău
№ 705 | The «Eternity» Monument, Chișinău

The «Eternity» Monument, Chișinău

  • Michel Catalogue No: 705
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 45,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Memorial Bell
№ 705 FDC | Memorial Bell

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