US Postal FDC #914 – 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Belgium Anderson ST2774

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U.S. #9145¢ Flag of BelgiumOverrun Countries SeriesIssue Date: September 14, 1943City: Washington, D.C.Quantity: 19,999,646Printed by: American Bank Note CompanyPrinting Method: Flat-PlatePerforations: 12Color: Blue violet, dark rose, yellow, and black U.S. #914 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Belgium, featuring black, yellow, and red vertical bands. The flag as it appears on the stamp, was adopted in 1831. Belgium and World War IIThe Kingdom of Belgium is a small country, nestled between the Netherlands and France. Belgium has been a nation since 1830, when it gained independence from the Netherlands. In 1914, Germany invaded Belgium, with much of the fighting of World War I occurring in the western portion of the country. Belgium assumed control of the German colonies of Ruanda-Urundi (present-day Rwanda and Burundi) during the war and retained that control following the war. Then in 1940, Germany invaded Belgium again in the Blitzkrieg offensive, remaining there until the Allies liberated them in 1944. Following the war, Belgium became one of the founding members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These Stamps Brought Hope to Overrun Countries of WW IIAfter receiving several designs from artists who felt the current U.S. postage stamps were unattractive, President Franklin Roosevelt began to consider the types of stamps he wanted to issue. He sought to show the world that America was in this war to achieve world peace, not military dominance. With this in mind, the President suggested the U.S. issue a series of stamps picturing the flags of all the overrun nations in Europe. In the border surrounding each flag, Roosevelt suggested picturing the Phoenix – an ancient symbol of rebirth. He believed “It might tell those suffering victims in Europe that we are struggling for their own regeneration.” The other side of each flag pictured a kneeling woman “breaking the shackles of oppression.” When the time came to print the stamps, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was unable to print the multiple colors needed for each flag, so the American Bank Note Company received a special contract for this series. Additionally, a 5¢ denomination – the foreign rate for first class postage – was chosen so the stamps could be used on overseas mail. The stamps were printed in relatively small quantities and were in high demand as soon as they were issued, with stocks across the country running out almost as soon as they were released. Combined Shipping (domestic)If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz Arrives within 2 to 3 days.Priority Mail for above 15 oz Arrives within 2 to 3 days Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight

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