The theme of the 2010 ANZAC issue took on a more modern theme by looking at some of the activities of the modern ANZAC Day to see how New Zealanders today remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. This was done by looking at six ANZAC Day scenes from 1932 to 2010. Especially featured are services which have taken place overseas.
50c – Anzac Day, Modern 2010.
On 25 April every year, New Zealanders and Australians around the world gather to remember and honour those who have died serving their country, and those servicemen and women who have returned. Army representatives at these important occasions wear ‘lemon squeezer’ hats, which were adopted in World War I and worn by New Zealand troops until 1962.
50c – Gallipoli veterans marching, Anzac Day 1958.
Many Anzac Day commemorations include a march to local war memorials by returned and ex-service personnel, together with members of the armed forces, cadets, youth organisations and massed bands. For the medal-wearing veterans, the act of marching is especially significant, as it rekindles the memories of marches and esprit de corps of their service years.
$1.00 – Posthumous VC award ceremony for Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngärimu, Ruatoria 1943.
Awards such as the Victoria Cross recognise bravery and are still awarded posthumously, such as that to Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngärimu in 1943. He was the first Mäori to be awarded the Victoria Cross. These awards are symbols of remembrance for their families, their comrades and the countries for which they fought so their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
$1.80 – Nurses place a wreath in Cairo Cemetery, Anzac Day 1940.
ANZAC Day is not just confined to Australia and New Zealand but is held anywhere in the world where people from either of both countries can be found. Even during the fighting of World War II, time was taken by these nurses to remember World War I.
$2.30 – ANZAC War Memorial, Port Said, Egypt 1932.
Almost every city or township in New Zealand has a war memorial. My local one is in the park opposite the Waitakere Primary School where a plague is placed on a large rock in the garden of flowers. These memorials are also found in many parts of the world where New Zealand’s military efforts have also been recognised. The scene above shows a memorial in Egypt which was first unveiled in 1932.
$2.80 – Sangro War Cemetery, Italy 2004.
In the Sangro War Cemetery, in the province of Chieti, Italy, are the graves of more than 2,600 soldiers from the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth, who died during World War II. Many New Zealanders have visited the Cemetery and the graves of the 355 New Zealanders who rest there – to lay poppies, attend memorial services or simply spend time in quiet reflection.
First Day Cover.
First Day Cover - 7 April 2010.
First day cover with stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
Prestige Miniature Sheet Booklet Cover.
Prestige Miniature Sheet Booklet Cover.
The ANZAC Series miniature sheet booklet looked at Anzac Day from many perspectives – from those who attend the dawn services to those who march and those whose exploits we remember and honour. Written by Dr Stephen Clarke, Chief Executive of Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association, it’s an authoritative account that made fascinating reading. The booklet also included seven miniature sheets, six with individual stamps and one with all six stamps attached.
2010 London International Stamp Exhibition.
Three of the 2010 ANZAC stamps were used in the special miniature sheet for the 2010 London International Stamp Exhibition.
The 1915 King George V
War Stamp was also shown on the sheet. 1915 King George V.
Exhibition Miniature Sheet with one 50c, one $2.30 and one $2.80 stamp.
Miniature Sheet First Day Cover - 30 April 2010.
First day cover with souvenir sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
Technical Information -
2010 ANZAC III - Remembrance.
Date of issue: 7 April 2010.
The number of stamps: Six gummed stamps.
Denominations: 50c x 2, $1.00, $1.80, $2.30, $2.80.
Stamps and first-day cover designed: Cue Design, Wellington, New Zealand.
Printer and process: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography.
The number of colours: Four process colours plus silver.
Stamp size and format: 40mm x 30mm (horizontal).
Paper type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper.
The number of stamps per sheet: 25.
Perforation gauge: 14.
Period of sale: These stamps remained on sale until close of business 6 April 2011.
Technical Information -
2010 London World Exhibition.
Date of issue: 30 April 2010.
Miniature sheet: One sheet with three ANZAC 2010 stamps.
Denominations: 50c, $2.30, $2.80.
Stamps and exhibition souvenir cover designed: Stamps & Collectables Business, New Zealand Post.
Printer and process: Southern Colour Print by offset lithography.
The number of colours: Four process colours plus metallic PMS 877 silver and Synseal gloss varnish.
Miniature sheet size and format: 130mm x 90mm (horizontal).
Paper type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper.
Perforation gauge: 14.
Period of sale: These stamps remained on sale until close of business 29 April 2011.
Some of the images in this post were used with permission from the illustrated catalogue of StampsNZ
You can visit their web site and On-line Catalogue at, http://stampsnz.com/
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