Stamp: Walter Allward’s Vimy monument (Canada 2017)
Walter Allward’s Vimy monument (Canada 2017)
08 April (Canada ) within release 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy (Joint wit goes into circulation Stamp Walter Allward’s Vimy monument face value 2.50 Canadian dollar
| Stamp Walter Allward’s Vimy monument in catalogues | |
|---|---|
| Michel: | Mi: CA 3470 |
| Stamp Number: | Sn: CA 2981a |
| Yvert et Tellier: | Yt: CA 3343 |
Stamp is horizontal format.
Individual stamp from souvenir sheet. Joint issue Canada - France (Mi:FR 6718)Stamp Walter Allward’s Vimy monument it reflects the thematic directions:
World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Main areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. There were important developments in weaponry including tanks, aircraft, artillery, machine guns, and chemical weapons. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, it resulted in an estimated 30 million military casualties, plus another 8 million civilian deaths from war-related causes and genocide. The movement of large numbers of people was a major factor in the deadly Spanish flu pandemic.
A joint issue is the release of stamps or postal stationery by two or more countries to commemorate the same topic, event or person. Joint issues typically have the same first day of issue and their design is often similar or identical, except for the identification of country and value.A military, also known collectively as an armed forces, are a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a distinct military uniform. They may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of a military is usually defined as defence of their state and its interests against external armed threats.
A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Examples of monuments include statues, (war) memorials, historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural assets. If there is a public interest in its preservation, a monument can for example be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cultural Heritage and Conflict gives the next definition of monument:
