Surcharged (Tonga 1971)

01 September (Tonga ) within release First investiture of Tongan Medal of Honor. goes into circulation Stamp Surcharged face value 60 Tongan seniti

Stamp Surcharged in catalogues
Michel: Mi:TO D72
Stamp Number: Sn:TO CO49
Yvert et Tellier: Yt:TO SPA46

Stamp is square format.

Also in the issue First investiture of Tongan Medal of Honor.:

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Stamp Surcharged in digits
Country: Tonga
Date: 1971-09-01
Print: Offset lithography, Hot stamping and Embossed
Perforation: Imperforate
Emission: Official
Format: Stamp
Face Value: 60 Tongan seniti

Stamp Surcharged it reflects the thematic directions:

A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or as decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have since evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is similarly challenging (such as the maritime environment where semaphore is used). National flags are patriotic symbols with varied wide-ranging interpretations, often including strong military associations due to their original and ongoing military uses. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for other decorative purposes. The study of flags is known as vexillology, from the Latin word vexillum, meaning flag or banner.

The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by the President of the United States (the commander in chief of the armed forces) and is presented "in the name of the United States Congress." It is often, not strictly correctly, referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor

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