1982 roayal mail boys brigade stamp
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The 1982 Royal Mail Boys' Brigade stamp is a commemorative stamp issued by Royal Mail to mark the 100th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade, a Christian youth organization founded in 1883.
Here are some details about the stamp:
- Issue date: 1982
- Denomination: 10p
- Designer: David Gentleman
- Printer: Harrison & Sons
- Perforation: 14
- Color: Blue and white
- Size: 20.5 mm x 30.5 mm
- Quantity: 10,000,000 stamps printed
The stamp features a colorful illustration of a group of Boys' Brigade members, with a blue background and white text. The design is meant to evoke a sense of adventure, camaraderie, and Christian values, which are core to the organization's mission.
The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organization that aims to develop character, leadership, and spiritual growth in young people. With over 100 years of history, it has become a well-established and respected organization in the UK and beyond.
If you have this stamp in your collection, consider yourself lucky! It's a rare and unique piece of philatelic history.