SHIPKA PASS BATTLE MEMORIAL BULGARIA #253-258 STAMP SET FDC & RA12 POSTCARD 1934

Item Specifics

Country

Bulgaria

Catalog Number

253

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

First Day Cover

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1934

Item Description

Condition: Please see description & scans for condition.

Grade: Ungraded
Shipka pass battle memorial bulgaria #253-258 stamp set fdc & ra12 postcard 1934 shipka pass battle memorial bulgaria #253-258 stamp set fdc & ra12 postcard 1934 click images to enlarge description very attractive and historic postcard franked with bulgaria scott #253-258 shipka pass battle stamp set & ra12 postal tax stamp all tied by august 26, 1934 first day of issue cancel for set. According to wikipedia: the liberty memorial is the symbol of modern bulgaria and the liberation of bulgaria. The monument is the heart of the shipka national park-museum and is located on shipka peak. Its outline resembles a medieval bulgarian fortress and can be seen from dozens of kilometres. It was built with donations from the people from all over bulgaria and was inaugurated on 26 august 1934. It is 31.5 m tall and 890 steps lead up to it. The powerful bronze lion, symbolizing the coat of arms of bulgaria – the symbol of the bulgarian state – guards the entrance to the memorial. The other three walls of the monument bear the names shipka, sheynovo [bg] and stara zahora – the battlefields in defense of the pass. On the ground floor under a marble sarcophagus, rest the remains of shipka's defenders. [1] the sarcophagus stands on four prone stone lions and above it as honour guards stand the statues of a bulgarian opalchenets (a member of the bulgarian volunteer corps) and a russian soldier. The other seven floors of the museum display personal effects of the soldiers and volunteers, medals, photos, weapons and documents related to the battles fought over shipka. One of the exhibits is a copy of the samara flag – the first battle flag of the bulgarian opalchentsi. The highest platform of the liberty memorial affords a beautiful panoramic view of the surroundings. [2] the monument signifies the heroic defense of the pass. The ottoman unblocking army of süleyman hüsnü pasha failed to come to the rescue and the siege of pleven ended in victory. The latter also predetermines the outcome of the russo-turkish war (1877–1878). The road to sofia is open. The cornerstone of the monument was laid on 24 august 1922, the construction was completed in 1930, and the inauguration of the monument took place on 26 august 1934 by boris iii of bulgaria. [3] unsent, divided back with light corner bumping & toning. Very fine condition. (any streaks on the reverse side/ 2nd image of the card are from the scanner and not on the actual card.) base shipping is $2.00 domestic and $3.00 international. Purchases at/over $49.95 must be insured. All items/orders selling for over $49.95 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Please wait for an invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Get images thatmake supersized seem small.Showcase your items with auctiva'slisting templates!The simple solution for Hip sellers.Track page views withauctiva's counter

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