Serbia 2015 200 years of Tradition of the Serbian Army

Serbia 2015 200 years of Tradition of the Serbian Army stamp

The stamps commemorating the “Two Centuries of Tradition of the Serbian Army” were issued by the Post of Serbia (Pošta Srbije) in 2015.

This issue marked the bicentennial of a pivotal moment in the creation of the modern Serbian military.

Here are the key details of the stamp:

• Year of Issue: 2015
• Date of Issue: December 2, 2015 (Reported)
• Theme: Two Centuries of Army Tradition of Serbia (referencing the founding of the modern army)
• Format: The issue consisted of at least one single commemorative stamp.
• Subject/Motif: The design focused on historical figures and symbols related to the founding of the modern army. The most commonly documented stamp in this series features:
  • Miloš Obrenović (Prince of Serbia, founder of the Obrenović dynasty and key figure in the Second Serbian Uprising, which led to the establishment of the modern state and its military). The stamp design typically includes his portrait along with military banners or emblems.
• Denomination: The face value was 23 Dinars (RSD) (Reported).
• Designer: The artistic realization was done by the Post of Serbia’s designers, often credited to MA Jakša Vlahović (sometimes with a collaborator).

This stamp emphasizes the continuity of the Serbian military tradition dating back to the period of the Serbian Uprisings in the early 19th century.