2134) The Arch of Triumph (1941-2021), Romania: 60th Anniversary celebrations: Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a Stamp of Lei 10 celebrating the milestone of this historical landmark: Date of Stamp issue: 01.12.2021:
About The Arch of Triumph, a Historical Landmark (1941-2021):
On the occasion of the "National Day of Romania", (or the "Great Union Day"), Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued postage stamps in the denomination of Lei 10 celebrating the 60th Anniversary of "The Arch of Triumph", which is a Historical Landmark (1941-2021).
Along with the "Coronation Cathedral in Alba Iulia", the "Mausoleum of Marasesti", the "Cross of the Nation’s Heroes on Mount Caraiman" and the "Tomb of the Unknown Hero in Carol I Park", the "Arch of Triumph" is on the list of monuments commemorating Romania’s participation in the First World War to the Allies’ side, at the end of which the territories inhabited by Romanians were founded in what represents Greater Romania.
Three times, before the construction of the "Arch of triumph", temporary constructions were built to mark i) Romania’s victory in the "War of Independence" (1878), ii) the "Jubilee of 40 years of reign of King Carol I" (1906) and the iii) "Return of the Romanian Royal Family from the exile from Iasi" (1918).
In 1922, to commemorate the coronation of King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria as sovereigns of Greater Romania, the architect Petre Antonescu was commissioned to create an imposing Arch of Triumph.
The short time allocated to the construction allowed only the pouring of the concrete of the monument’s skeleton and the realization of the beautiful exterior bas-reliefs in plaster.
On 16.10.1922, the festivities organized around the Arch of Triumph were attended by representatives from over 20 European States, the United States of America and Japan, which meant a wide international recognition of the Kingdom of Greater Romania.
After a decade, the construction of the Arch of Triumph began to take on a new shape, in which the initial bas-reliefs were made of stone or Ruschita marble.
Prominent artists like Constantin Baraschi, Ion Jalea, Dimitrie Paciurea, Costin Petrescu worked on the "Symbols of Victory" and the "Allegories of Manhood and Faith" (Ion Jalea and Constantin Baraschi).
In 1936, the monument was completed (made in the classical style), emulating the model of the great Arch of Triumph in Paris.
On 01.12.1936, the inauguration ceremony took place on the occasion of the 18th Anniversary of the Union of Transylvania with Romania.
Among the participants in the festivity were King Carol II, mother Queen Maria, Crown Prince Michael, members of the Romanian government and numerous guests of honour from the country and abroad.
The effigies of King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria, made by the sculptor Alexandru Calinescu, were later removed and destroyed by the communist regime.
After 1989, two bronze medallions were installed in their place, depicting the faces of King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria.
On 08.11.1941, on the feast of Saints Michael and Gabriel, a military parade was organized to honour the heroes who fell in the battles for the liberation of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina.
The Postage Stamp:
The postage stamp of Lei 10
The First Day cover (FDC)
The anniversary postage stamps issue, consists of a postage stamp with a face value of Lei 10 and a First Day Cover (FDC) which illustrates the military parade of 1941 (postage stamp) and a current military parade of December 1st (First Day Cover).
The architectural detail of the Arch of Triumph symbolizing Victory and the vignettes that depict the effigies of Queen Maria and King Ferdinand I highlight the significance of the event dedicated to the honouring of the heroes and the “Unifier” Kings of Greater Romania.
Technical details:
Issue Date: 01.12.2021
Designer: George Ursachi
Process: Offset
Colours: 4 Colours
Size(s): Stamp Size: 72.00 mm x 33.00 mm; Minisheet Size: 142.00 mm x 197.00 mm
Value:10.00 L
Links to Posts on "European Year of Rail":
17) Institute of Speleology (Study of Caves) "Emil Racovita", Romania: A Century of Research (1920-2020): A set of four stamps issued by Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) featuring representative images of Caves of Romania which are of great importance for Speleological Research & Activity: Date of Stamp set issue: 18.06.2020
No comments:
Post a Comment