01 January (Colombia ) within release TOLIMA: 1884 Definitives goes into circulation Stamp Coat of Arms in circle face value 2½ Colombian centavo
Stamp Coat of Arms in circle in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi: CO-TO 17 |
Stamp Number: | Sn: CO-TO 25 |
Yvert et Tellier: | Yt: CO-TO 19 |
Stamp is vertical format.
Also in the issue TOLIMA: 1884 Definitives:
Stamp Coat of Arms in circle 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.
A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion. There are 23 extant species of vulture (including condors). Old World vultures include 16 living species native to Europe, Africa, and Asia; New World vultures are restricted to North and South America and consist of seven identified species, all belonging to the Cathartidae family. A particular characteristic of many vultures is a bald, unfeathered head. This bare skin is thought to keep the head clean when feeding, and also plays an important role in thermoregulation