20th Anniversary of the Deir Yassin Incident (1948-1968) - 45 fils

20th Anniversary of the Deir Yassin Incident (1948-1968) - 45 fils

Year
1968
Face Value
45
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Political Figures, Maps & Geography

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 388
Yvert & Tellier
KW 382
Stanley Gibbons
KW 389

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates the 20th anniversary of the events at Deir Yassin, a Palestinian village near Jerusalem where a violent attack occurred on 9 April 1948 during the conflict surrounding the end of the British Mandate in Palestine. The design depicts a map of Palestine with a dagger marking Deir Yassin, symbolizing the tragedy and its enduring place in Palestinian and Arab historical memory.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and emphasized the importance of remembering significant events associated with the Palestinian cause. The issue reflected Kuwait's support for Arab concerns regarding Palestine and highlighted themes of remembrance, collective memory, and support for Palestinian rights and aspirations.