Armed Forces Day - 11 December 1991 - 100 baisa

Armed Forces Day - 11 December 1991 - 100 baisa

Year
1991
Face Value
100
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
250000
Themes
National Events, Military & Defense

Catalogs References

Michel
OM 357
Yvert & Tellier
OM 340
Stanley Gibbons
OM 394

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
45 x 35 mm
Perforation
14¼
Printing
Offset lithography
Designer
M. Rushdi
Printers
Oriental Press, Bahrain
Issued in 1991, this stamp commemorates Armed Forces Day, observed annually on 11 December in the Sultanate of Oman. The design features a portrait of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, surrounded by symbols of the Omani military, including a fighter aircraft, naval vessel, artillery equipment, and other branches of the armed forces. The imagery reflects the modernization and development of Oman's military institutions during the reign of Sultan Qaboos.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman honored the service and dedication of its armed forces. The issue celebrated the role of the military in safeguarding national security, protecting sovereignty, and contributing to the country's stability and development. It also highlighted the modernization of Oman's defense capabilities and the importance of military service to the nation.