Romania Stamps
1940
Michel 637
"Youth organization "Straja Tarii and"
"10th anniversary of Coronation"
"of King Charles II"
"accession to the throne""
Issued 8th Jun 1940. This stamp measures 26 x 42mm, was printed photogravure on watermarked 7 paper, is perf 14½:14 and features The Village Church in Maramureș. This series of stamps was the second issue to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of King Carol II's coronation as well as the 'Straja Tarii' Youth movement. Carol II (15th Oct 1893 to 4th Apr 1953) reigned as King of Romania from 8th Jun 19637 until his abdication on 6th Sep 1940.
His personal life was filled with controversy due to numerous scandals and affairs. His reign was marked by re-alignment with Nazi Germany, adoption of anti-semitic laws and ultimately evolved into a personal dictatorship beginning in 1938. On 6th Sep 1940, he was forced by his Prime Minister Ion Antonescu to leave the country and withdraw abroad into exile. He was succeeded by his son Michael.
Straja Țării (The Sentinel of the Motherland, also known as Străjeria - translatable as The Sentinel) was a youth organization in the Kingdom of Romania, created in 1935 by King Carol II to counter the growing influence the Iron Guard had over the youth of Romania. Its members were known as străjeri ("sentinels"), and used a form of the Roman salute as greeting.
Mi 637
12 + 2 LEI
ultramarine
12 + 2 LEI
ultramarine
Valid until: 1st Nov 1940
Quantities: 100,000
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