France

Date2019, 03 IV
Value€ 0,88 1,30
Catalog no.Mi 7299-7300, BL428   Y&T 5311- 5312
TopicHaller, Józef - Diplomatic Relations - Joint issues with Polish Post
Occasion100. anniversary of the renewal of Polish-French diplomatic relations
DescriptionThe left side stamp shows Charles the Gaulle as a young captain of the French army. Next to him the Polish medal Virtuti Military, which was awarded to him in 1922. It is the highest Polish military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war.
On the right side a portrait of Józef Haller as Lieutenant general of the so called Blue Army. Next to him the French medal Legion d'Honneur, wich he received in the first World War.This is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits.
In the background: scenes of the battlefield of the first World War.
Design: Maciej Jędrysik.
The Polish sheet was issued on April, 2nd.