King George VI and Queen Elizabeth -Royal Silver Wedding- 2.5 Anna

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth -Royal Silver Wedding- 2.5 Anna

Year
1948
Face Value
2.5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
186095
Themes
Personalities

Catalogs References

Michel
BH 60
Yvert & Tellier
BH 57
Stanley Gibbons
BH 61

Technical Details

Colors
blue
Size
41 x 24 mm
Perforation
15 x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
George Knipe, Joan Hassal
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Commemorating the 25th wedding anniversary of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1948, this stamp shifts from purely institutional imagery to a theme of personal and dynastic celebration. The portrait of the royal couple symbolizes the continuity of the monarchy and the shared values of partnership and enduring leadership during a post-war era of global reconstruction. In the Kuwaiti context, the distribution of this commemorative program reflects the deep-rooted diplomatic and cultural ties between the Kuwaiti ruling family and the British crown. It highlights a period where Kuwait was increasingly engaging with international societal norms and events, using the postal system not just for utility, but as a vehicle for acknowledging significant historical milestones within the broader community of nations.