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| Philippines, Scott B4 and B5, the 2c + 2c and 4c + 4c semi-postal stamps. |
Sunday, November 11, 2012, is Veteran's Day in the United States. Today, we Americans of all backgrounds remember and reflect on the service and sacrifices made by our veteran's and their families.
During World War II, many Filipinos served bravely and honorably alongside the Americans defending the Philippines during the Japanese invasion and occupation. Today, many Filipino-Americans serve in America's armed forces. During our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many Filipino-American families made the ultimate sacrifice. This post is dedicated to all those families. Today, we remember, and we honor them.
In the Philippines, a set of two semi-postal stamps were issued on November 30, 1950, to raise funds for war victims and their families. These stamps are listed as Philippines Scott B4 and B5.
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| Die proof of Philippines Scott B4, the 2c+2c semi-postal stamp, originally from the American Bank Note Company archives. |
These were recess printed by the American Bank Note Company in sheets of 200 stamps, comprising two panes of 100 each (10 x 10). Perforated 12. No watermark. Plate number F13052.
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| First Day Cover with 30 November 1950 issue date. |
(Photos of stamps, cover, and die proofs from my collection.)
