Commemorative stamps released for Guernsey liberation anniversary
A set of commemorative stamps marking the 80th anniversary of Guernsey's liberation from German occupation during World War Two is set to be released.The set of six stamps was to depict the timeframe from occupation in 1940 to the liberation and recovery of the island in 1945, Guernsey Post said. Designs include a toy plane, a Canadian Red Cross food parcel and a liberation brass pin.Bridget Yabsley, from Guernsey Post, said she was "honoured to issue stamps to commemorate this poignant milestone".
She said: "Now celebrated annually, Liberation Day is a reminder of the resilience and courage of islanders during a dark chapter in Guernsey's history."We are grateful to Guernsey Museums for its assistance and for providing the images of the objects depicted on the stamps, which are items in its collections, and also to Simon Hamon for providing the 1945 photograph of the royal visit."The stamps are scheduled for release on 1 May.
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