President Taj Eddin Hassani (Independence Proclamation) - 15 piastre

President Taj Eddin Hassani (Independence Proclamation) - 15 piastre

Year
1942
Face Value
15
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Personalities

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 459A
Yvert & Tellier
FR-SY 263
Stanley Gibbons
SY 361

Technical Details

Colors
light blue
Perforation
11½
Printing
Lithography
Designer
Paul Koroleff
This commemorative stamp highlights a pivotal turning point in modern Syrian history: the proclamation of independence on September 27, 1941 ("Proclamation de l'Indépendance"). The central design features a portrait of President Taj al-Din al-Hasani wearing a traditional calpack and formal attire with state decorations, set against a detailed backdrop of Damascus, including the prominent dome and minaret of the Umayyad Mosque and Mount Qasioun. By blending the image of the head of state with iconic cultural and religious landmarks, the stamp carries a powerful message of sovereign identity, national dignity, and political transition, marking institutional progress toward full self-determination during a critical period of global conflict.