60th Anniversary of the Victory over Fascism

INTRODUCTION

On 9 May 2005, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 60th Anniversary of the Victory over Fascism. 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

Original Date of Issue: May 9, 2005 Michel Catalogue Number: 510 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 510 | Victory Monument	Victory Monument Michel Catalogue No: 510 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 1.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 45,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 510 FDC | The «Eternity» Monument

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