01 January (South Africa ) within release Revenue : Coat of Arms goes into circulation Stamp Coat of arms of the Union of South Africa face value 2'6 South African shilling
Stamp is vertical format.
Imprint date "57" beneath coat of arms Revenue Reverend cat. no: R117Also in the issue Revenue : Coat of Arms:
Stamp Coat of arms of the Union of South Africa it reflects the thematic directions:
A coat of arms is an heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e. shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which in its whole consists of shield, supporters, crest, and motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to an individual person, family (except in the United Kingdom), state, organisation or corporation.