King George VI - London Olympics- 6 Anna

King George VI - London Olympics- 6 Anna

Year
1948
Face Value
6
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
sport

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 80
Yvert & Tellier
KW 90
Stanley Gibbons
KW 79

Technical Details

Colors
Lilac
Size
41x24 mm
Perforation
15 x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Percy Metcalfe
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This stamp commemorates the XIV Olympiad held in London, featuring the Olympic rings and a globe encircled by a laurel wreath, which together symbolize the themes of international peace, unity, and the renewal of global athletic competition after the hiatus of World War II. The illustration carries a powerful message of global reintegration and the triumph of the human spirit. For Kuwait, this program represents an early connection to the international sporting world and the broader global community. It reflects a maturing national identity that, while still under a protectorate status, was beginning to witness the emergence of modern global institutions and the cultural exchange that would eventually see Kuwait become a proud and active participant in the Olympic movement in its own right.