Share your COAT OF ARMS designs on stamps .....

soumik · Post by **soumik** » 10 May 2013 16:21

Please post your pictures of stamps depicting coat of arms designs -

Britcollector · Post by **Britcollector** » 11 May 2013 08:55

stampmogul · Post by **stampmogul** » 11 May 2013 12:11

In the 1940's Australia issued a set of four stamps from 5/- to £2 values.

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 11 May 2013 15:57

Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. It comprises three reef islands and six true atolls spread out from 6° to 10° south. Its nearest neighbours are Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Fiji. Its population of 10,544 makes it the third-least populous sovereign state in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. In terms of physical land size, at just 26 square klm (10 sq mi) Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City at 0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi), Monaco at 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and Nauru at 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi).

Coat of Arms Tuvalu.

Date of Issue: 13th May 1989
Designer: Gordon Drummond
Printer: House of Questa
Process: Lithography
Size: 20.3mm x 24.1 mm
Format: Sheets of 50 (2 panes of 25)
Paper: Unwatermarked, White Gum
Perforation: 14 x 14

soumik · Post by **soumik** » 11 May 2013 16:35

thanks for posting such nice coat of arms stamps

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 12 May 2013 01:37

Here is an image of a semi-postal stamp depicting the coat of arms of Philip III, the Good, Duke of Burgundy (1396-1467), designed and engraved by Jean De Bast, and issued by Belgium on July 4, 1959, Scott No. B652. Philip's heraldic motto (there are alternate spellings) was "Aultre n'auray" – "I will have no other."

- nethryk

stampmogul · Post by **stampmogul** » 12 May 2013 12:10

The New Zealand "Coat Of Arms" stamps were principally for fiscal use.
They ranged in values from 1/- upwards.
Stamps well in excess of NZ$1,000 were issued & used, punched or embossed, on documents.

asmodeus · Post by **asmodeus** » 12 May 2013 18:47

GB 5/- SG. 477

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » 12 May 2013 19:14

A display of the provinces of the Netherlands, as depicted on the Dutch Kinderpostzegels of 1925 to 1927 (from my thread on kinerpostzegels - https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=26173)

A display of the Swiss Cantons, as depicted by the Swiss Pro Juventute (child charity stamps) of 1918 to 1926.

This is from a 2011 thread - Is there a Coat of arms reference site? - https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29464

Dave.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 13 May 2013 00:21

Here is an image of a stamp featuring portraits of Queen Victoria and King George VI, and a depiction of the coat of arms of Rhodesia, engraved and printed by Waterlow & Sons, Ltd., and issued for use in the former British colony of Southern Rhodesia on September 12, 1950, Scott No. 73, plus a full color drawing of Rhodesia's coat of arms. Note: The Latin motto Sit Nomine Digna (May She Be Worthy of the Name) is a reference to the colony's founder, Cecil John Rhodes PC, DCL (1853-1902).

- nethryk

stampmogul · Post by **stampmogul** » 20 May 2013 16:54

From a "dead" country, the arms of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands.
Both the 1939 King George V1, and the 1956 Queen Elizabeth 11.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 22 May 2013 00:45

Here is an image of a stamp depicting the Bourbon royal family coat of arms, which decorates the Finance Ministry in Madrid, engraved by Pablo Sampedro Molero, and issued by Spain on June 9, 1980, Scott No. 2213, Edifil No. 2573.

- nethryk

The Pom · Post by **The Pom** » 22 May 2013 18:02

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 23 May 2013 00:46

Here is an image of a stamp depicting the coat of arms of the Austrian state of Tyrol, designed by Austrian artist Robert Fuchs (1896-1981), engraved by Georg Wimmer, and issued by Austria on June 13, 1959 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the fight for Tyrolese liberation against Bavarian authority, Scott No. 645. The red eagle in Tyrol's coat of arms may derive from the Brandenburg eagle, although the Tyrolean eagle had already appeared as early as the 13th century.

- nethryk

soumik · Post by **soumik** » 27 May 2013 15:44

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 27 May 2013 17:43

Bosnia & Herzegovina - Republic of Srpska 10 January 2002 SG S243

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 27 May 2013 17:48

Thanks for starting this thread soumik, I can see it going for a long time.

One point - Google checks this Board all the time and it requires words rather than images. It helps if you describe the stamp. The perfect example (that lets me out) is the post by nethryk above.

ivandegi · Post by **ivandegi** » 27 May 2013 20:53

These are the stamps from Malta:

1976 Definitive - Emblem of The Republic Of Malta

1989 New Emblem Of Malta

1993 Local Councils M/S

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » 27 May 2013 21:10

Coat of Arms of Bermuda, as depicted on the £1 of the 1953 definitive series (SG 150).

Quo Fata Ferunt - "Whither the Fates Carry [Us]"

The coat of arms is a white shield with a red lion standing on a green grassy field holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship 'Sea Venture' off Bermuda in 1609.

The 'Sea Venture' is the flagship of the Virginia Company, which had established Virginia and Jamestown on the American continent two years earlier. The ship was deliberately driven on to the reefs of Bermuda, by Admiral Sir George Somers, in 1609, to prevent it from foundering in a storm. All aboard survived, resulting in the settlement of the island.

Dave.

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 27 May 2013 21:12

Coat of Arms Stamp from Andorra 1937

Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra (Catalan: Principat d'Andorra), also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, Catalan: Principat de les Valls d'Andorra), is a landlocked microstate in Southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe, having an area of 468 km2 (181 sq mi) and an estimated population of 85,000 in 2012. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres (3,356 ft) above sea level. The official language is Catalan, although Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken.

Created under a charter in 988, the present Principality was formed in 1278. It is known as a principality as it is a monarchy headed by two co-princes – the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.

Andorra is a prosperous country mainly because of its tourism industry, which services an estimated 10.2 million visitors annually, and also because of its status as a tax haven. It is not a member of the European Union, but the euro is the de facto currency. The people of Andorra have the 7th highest human life expectancy in the world — 82 years at birth.

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 27 May 2013 21:23

1973 Liechtenstein 'Coat of Arms' Stamp

Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein (Listeni/ˈlɪktənstaɪn/ LIK-tən-styn; German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein, is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east and north. Its area is just over 160 square kilometres (62 sq mi), and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan. Liechtenstein has the highest gross domestic product per person in the world when adjusted by purchasing power parity, and has the world's lowest external debt. Liechtenstein also has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world at 1.5%.

Liechtenstein is the smallest yet the richest (by measure of GDP per capita) German-speaking country and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. It is known as a principality as it is a constitutional monarchy headed by a prince. Liechtenstein is divided into 11 municipalities. Much of its terrain is mountainous, making it a winter sports destination. Many cultivated fields and small farms characterize its landscape both in the south (Oberland, upper land) and in the north (Unterland, lower land). The country has a strong financial sector located in the capital, Vaduz, and has been identified as a tax haven. It is a member of the European Free Trade Association and part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, but not of the European Union.

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 27 May 2013 21:54

1973 Postage Due stamps Coat of Arms Imprint Questra.

White Wove Unwatermarked Paper
Set (8)
Perforated 13.5 x 13.5
Lithography Printing
Questa Security Printers, London

The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is represented by a Lieutenant Governor, but its foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the British Government. Although the United Kingdom does not usually intervene in the island's domestic matters, its "good government" is ultimately the responsibility of the Crown (that is, in practice, the Government of the United Kingdom).

The Isle of Man has a unique constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom which enables it to elect its own Government, make its own laws, levy its own taxes and control expenditure.

The nurturing of a low personal and company taxation policy has led to the establishment of a vibrant and successful finance centre and therefore it is fitting also that it should issue its own currency, the Manx pound, which is equivalent in value to its United Kingdom counterpart.

The issue of its own currency is a positive statement of independence and the power of self determination. It is also an important source of investment income which would otherwise accrue to the United Kingdom if that country's currency was allowed to displace it.

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » 27 May 2013 22:58

The pre-independence coat of arms of the Bahamas, as depicted on the ½d 1965 definitive (SG 247), the 1c 1966 surcharge for the new decimal currency (SG 273) and the 1c 1967 definitive (SG 295).

The arms show an English frigate hunting down two pirates.

The motto is "EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA" - "The Pirates Dislodged, the Trade Restored".

This is taken from the earlier great seal, or badge of the colony, as depicted on the Tricentenary commemorative issue of 1930 (SG 126-130).

In 1670 King Charles II granted the islands to the Lords Proprietors of the Carolinas, who rented the islands from the king with rights of trading, tax, appointing governors, and administering the country. During this proprietary rule, the Bahamas became a haven for pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard. To restore orderly government, Britain made the Bahamas a crown colony in 1718 under the royal governorship of Woodes Rogers. After a difficult struggle, he succeeded in suppressing piracy.

Dave.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 28 May 2013 01:17

Here is an image of a stamp depicting the coat of arms of Fiji, engraved and printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co., and issued for use in Fiji on July 1, 1954, Scott No. 155. The motto reads: Rerevaka na kalou ka doka na Tui ("Fear God and honour the Queen").

- nethryk

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » 28 May 2013 02:24

nethryk just beat me to Fiji - so here's an earlier KGVI and two later QEII ones.

KGVI 1/5 from the 1938 definitive series (SG 263):

QEII £1 from the 1968 definitive series (SG 387) and $2 from the 1969 decimal currency issue (SG 407):

These two feature the Annigoni portrait of the Queen - I'll have to add them to Jim's "Annigoni Portrait" thread.

Dave.

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » 28 May 2013 02:51

Coat of arms of The Gambia, as depicted on the 1965 Independence commemorative issue (SG 212 & 214):

The coat of arms of The Gambia has been in use since 18 November 1964. It depicts two lions holding an axe and hoe, supporting a shield that depicts another pair of hoe and axe, crossed. Atop the shield is set the heraldic helmet and an oil palm as a crest. At the bottom is the national motto: Progress - Peace - Prosperity.

The two lions represent the colonial history of The Gambia as part of the British Empire. The crossed axe and hoe represent the importance of agriculture to The Gambia. They are also considered to represent the two major ethnic groups of The Gambia: the Mandinka and the Fulani. The crest, a palm tree, is also a vital national tree.

[Ref: as ever, Wikipedia

]

Dave.

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 28 May 2013 19:48

Estonia issued two postage stamp showing coat-of-arms on 28 September 2004. The regions involved were the island of Hiiumaa and the county of Harjumaa.

Estonia SG 470 and 471

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beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 28 May 2013 20:38

Cyprus Coat of Arms 1960 Overprint SG 202 - 53 £1: Color: Lake & Slate

The original stamps were issued in 1955.

This stamp depicts Coat of Arms from the Byzantine, Lusignan, Venetian and Ottoman era of the Cyprus.

SG catalogue states: Coins of Salamis, Paphos,

Citium and Idalium. Further study reveals these are ancient coins..

Cyprus was declared an independent republic on the 16th of August 1960. With the declaration of the Republic of Cyprus, all Cyprus stamps in Cyprus and in the U.K. were considered property of the Republic. It was decided not to destroy them, but instead to overprint them and use them for postal purposes. The phrase "Cyprus Republic" was overprinted in Greek and Turkish.

I find this stamp most attractive.

This is 1960 Overprint SG 201 -52 500 mils Color: Slate & Purple

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 28 May 2013 22:13

Here is an image of a Late Fee tax stamp which includes the national coat of arms of Denmark in the design, engraved by Johannes Britze, and issued by Denmark on February 22, 1934, Scott No. I5, Facit No. GB5. Also, here is an image of Denmark's coat of arms, which includes three crowned lions and nine hearts, and dates from King Canute VI (c. 1194).

- nethryk

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 29 May 2013 18:52

Bermuda 1983 - 1985 "Coat of Arms" 1 - 3 Series (As below)

Bermuda 1983 Coat of Arms Multicoloured (1st series)

*SG 119 - 457 10c "Arms of Sir Edwin Sandys
458 25c Arms of Bermuda Company
459 50c Arms of William Herbert (Earl of Pembroke)
460 $1 Arms of Sir George Somers

Bermuda 1984 Coat of Arms Multicoloured (2nd series)

*SG 119 - 482 12c Arms of Henry Wriothesley (Earl of Southhampton)
483 30c Arms of Sir Thomas Smith
484 40c Arms of William Cavendish (Earl of Devonshire)
485 $1 Town Arms of St George

Bermuda 1985 Coat of Arms Multicoloured (3rd series)

*SG 119 - 499 12c Hamilton
500 30c Paget
501 40c Warwick
502 $1.50 City of Hamilton

*SG Stanley Gibbons "Stamps of the World" Catalogue

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 30 May 2013 00:09

Peru's national coat of arms, postage due stamp engraved and printed by National Bank Note Company, New York, and issued by Peru in November, 1879, Scott No. J1.

- nethryk

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 30 May 2013 02:41

nethryk wrote:Here is an image of a semi-postal stamp depicting the coat of arms of Philip III, the Good, Duke of Burgundy (1396-1467), designed and engraved by Jean De Bast, and issued by Belgium on July 4, 1959, Scott No. B652. Philip's heraldic motto (there are alternate spellings) was "Aultre n'auray" – "I will have no other."

- nethryk

Very nice Nethryk!

And here is a signed proof of the same:

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 30 May 2013 17:29

Andorra featured its Coat of Arms on a definitive set issued on 28 January 2005.

SG 286b, 289 and 291

These were included in the complete set of 12. The issues commenced in 2002.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 31 May 2013 02:03

joelk - Thanks! Nice proof, too.

More Belgium: The Principality of Hornes was created in 1677, and was awarded to Count Eugene Maximillian (1631–1709) of Hornes. Here is an image of a stamp depicting the coat of arms of the principality, designed by William Goffin, engraved by Paul Verheyden, and issued by Belgium on June 11, 1977 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the principality, Scott No. 988.

- nethryk

joelk · Post by **joelk** » 01 Jun 2013 02:48

Thank you Nethryk! I had totally forgotten about that stamp, and it brought back memories for me as I lived in Overijse (to the South of Brussels) for several years, mostly in my teens.

Here is another proof of a stamp engraved by Leon Janssens in 1968, reprising the theme of stamps early in the reign of Leopold II, and which was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the transfer of Belgium's stamp production facility from Brussels to Malines (about 20 kilometers or so North of Brussels):

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 01 Jun 2013 11:32

On 25 March 2005 Uzbekistan issued these two stamps featuring the Republic of Uzbekistan Coat of Arms.

There were other postage stamps issued on different dates. I have not been able to find these stamps in SG SOW. If anyone has a the catalogue numbers please let me know and I will insert them here.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 01 Jun 2013 22:41

joelk - You're welcome. And another great proof. Thanks for sharing.

Here is an image of a stamp depicting the coat of arms of Infante Henry, Duke of Viseu, better known as Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), designed by Portuguese artist José Pedro Roque, printed by photogravure (Courvoisier S.A.), and issued by Portugal on August 4, 1960 as one of a set of six stamps commemorating the 500th anniversary of the prince's death, Scott No. 860.

- nethryk

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 02 Jun 2013 19:23

The 50th Anniversary of French Southern and Antarctic Territories was celebrated with a postage stamp issued on 17 June 2005 showing the Coat of Arms.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 04 Jun 2013 01:51

Here is an image of a stamp depicting the coat of arms of the Roman Catholic Archbishopric of Asunción, engraved and printed by Security Banknote Company, and issued by Paraguay on January 6, 1948 as one of a set of twelve stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary (in 1945) of the archbishopric, Scott No. 448. Note that the letter "C" in the Latin word focis looks like a "G" in the archbishopric's motto, Pro aris et focis, ("For our altars and hearths"), Fortiter et Suaviter ("Strength and Gentleness") in this stamp's design.

- nethryk

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 05 Jun 2013 19:44

It seems that Algeria does not have a formal Coat of Arms but this postage stamp shows a variation on the national emblem. It was issued on 1 November 2008 as a means of giving publicity to The National Popular Army.

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 06 Jun 2013 19:49

Argentina's Coat of Arms is shown on a postage stamp issued on 27 March 2010:

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 06 Jun 2013 20:42

Croatia "State Arms"

Issued 1991 SG: 152 - 42 Value 2 d 20 Multicoloured
Obligatory "Tax Workers" Fund Rally in Ban Jelacic Square, Zagreb. Perf or imperf...

Issued 1992 SG 170 - 42
As above but redrawn with new value and "HPT" emblem replacing obligatory tax
inscription at base. Value 10 d Multicoloured

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 06 Jun 2013 22:40

The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem, commonly called the Teutonic Order, is a German medieval military order, and in modern times a purely religious Catholic order. It was formed to aid Christians on their pilgrimages to the Holy Land and to establish hospitals. Its members have commonly been known as the Teutonic Knights, since they also served as a crusading military order in the Middle Ages. Here is an image of a stamp depicting the seal of Col. Spittler (hospitaler, 1400) and the coat of arms of the Teutonic Order (1982), designed by German graphic artist Fritz Lüdtke, printed by lithography, and issued by Germany on February 15, 1990 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the order, Scott No. 1595, Michel No. 1451, plus an image of the order''s coat of arms.

- nethryk

soumik · Post by **soumik** » 07 Jun 2013 04:09

Thanks every one for all that posts and contribution to this thread.
I am new to this hobby and like to collect coat of arms stamps and I am gaining so much knowledge via this thread thanks again.
And thanks to kevinhedly for such a nice advice from now on i would try to give a description of the stamps that I would post

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 07 Jun 2013 11:48

soumik wrote:Thanks every one for all that posts and contribution to this thread.
I am new to this hobby and like to collect coat of arms stamps and I am gaining so much knowledge via this thread thanks again.
And thanks to kevinhedly for such a nice advice from now on i would try to give a description of the stamps that I would post

Great thread "soumik" am really learning and enjoying the postings.

This thread may convince some collectors to take up "Coat of Arms" as a theme to collect.

I am gathering all my "COA's" together and placing into a stock book, also buying some new sets.

Well done! ✸✸✸✸✸

Colin

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 07 Jun 2013 20:10

This postage stamp was issued by the Russian Federation on 27 August 2012 to mark the 200th Anniversary of Russia's Victory in the Patriotic War of 1812.

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 07 Jun 2013 23:55

Arms of the Colony, engraved and printed by Waterlow & Sons, Ltd., and issued for use in British Honduras on September 1, 1953, Scott No. 144. The Latin motto on the arms, Sub Umbra Floreo, means "Under The Shade I Flourish," and is still used on the coat of arms of independent Belize, also imaged below.

- nethryk

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 08 Jun 2013 19:22

Austria issued this postage stamp on 18 November 2005. It relates to '800 Years of the Teutonic Order in Austria'.

SG 2793

beachcomber10k · Post by **beachcomber10k** » 08 Jun 2013 21:30

1983 New Zealand 45c Commonwealth 'Coat of Arms'

SG No. 1311

Very attractive .45c stamp

nethryk · Post by **nethryk** » 09 Jun 2013 00:12

Here is an image of a stamp depicting the Royal Arms of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, designed and engraved by Claude Jumelet, and issued by Monaco on July 28, 1993 as one of three stamps in a souvenir sheet celebrating Monaco's admission to the United Nations, Scott No. 1863c. The House of Grimaldi's motto, Deo Juvante, is Latin for "With God's help."

- nethryk