Official Mail Stamp - Palm Tree and Crossed Swords - 31 piastre

Official Mail Stamp - Palm Tree and Crossed Swords - 31 piastre

Year
1972
Face Value
31
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Postal History, Flags & Emblems

Catalogs References

Michel
SA D56
Yvert & Tellier
SA S40
Stanley Gibbons
SA O1052

Technical Details

Colors
Purple
Perforation
13½ x 14
Printing
Offset lithography
Although originally part of Saudi Arabia's official service stamp series, this stamp remained in postal use during the early 1970s. The design features the national emblem of Saudi Arabia, consisting of a palm tree above two crossed swords, enclosed within an ornamental arch motif. The palm tree symbolizes prosperity and growth, while the crossed swords represent strength, justice, and the historical foundation of the Kingdom.

By featuring the Saudi national emblem, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized national identity and state authority. The issue reflected the values associated with the Kingdom's official institutions and highlighted one of the country's most enduring national symbols, representing unity, stability, and sovereignty.