Serbia postage stamps year 2024 Anniversary of the Start of World War I MNH MSS
- Theme: The stamps honor the service of Australian (and New Zealand) medical volunteers who served with the Serbian Army during World War I, beginning in 1914.
- Issue Date: Officially launched on 8 November 2024 at the Serbian Post Office Museum in Belgrade, with a subsequent presentation in Melbourne, Australia, on 23 November 2024.
- Stamps Issued: Six individual stamps, each featuring a portrait of an Australian medical volunteer who served in Serbia during the war.
- Another 2024 Serbian stamp issue marks “110 years of commemoration of the heroes of the First World War,” which may also relate to the broader remembrance of World War I, but the main international focus in 2024 was on the Australian medical mission.
Summary Table: Serbian 2024 WWI-Related Stamp Issues
| Issue Title | Focus/Theme | Year | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 years of the Australian medical mission in Serbia | Australian medical volunteers in WWI Serbia | 2024 | 6 stamps, First Day Covers, launched Nov 2024 |
| 110 years of commemoration of the heroes of the First World War | General WWI remembrance, Serbian heroes | 2024 | Separate issue, less international focus |
Conclusion:
In 2024, Serbia commemorated the 110th anniversary of the arrival of Australian medical volunteers in Serbia with a special set of stamps, reflecting the start of World War I and its impact on Serbian history. These stamps do not mark the general anniversary of the war’s outbreak, but rather highlight the specific and significant role of Australian and New Zealand medical personnel in Serbia during the conflict
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