King Faisal Military Barracks -  10 piastre

King Faisal Military Barracks - 10 piastre

Year
1974
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Military & Defense, Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
SA 568
Yvert & Tellier
SA 413
Stanley Gibbons
SA 1089

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1974, this stamp commemorates the inauguration of the King Faisal Military Barracks, an important military installation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The design depicts the ceremonial flame of dedication, military structures, defensive installations, and the surrounding landscape, symbolizing the modernization and strengthening of the Kingdom's defense infrastructure during the reign of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia highlighted the importance of national defense and military preparedness. The issue celebrated a significant development in the country's armed forces and emphasized the role of modern military facilities in supporting national security, stability, and sovereignty.