Slovenia postage stamp year 2016 Anniversary of First World War MNH
In 2016, Slovenia issued a special commemorative stamp to mark the 100th Anniversary of the First World War.
Rather than focusing on a specific battle, the stamp serves as a general memorial to the millions who lost their lives during the conflict.
Stamp Details
- Date of Issue: November 4, 2016
- Face Value: €0.45
- Design: Created by the studio 1FORMA.
- Motif: The design is highly symbolic and somber. It features a stark white cross set against a dark, textured background that evokes the mud and harsh conditions of the trenches. The dates “1914–1918” are integrated into the design, emphasizing the span of the Great War.
Related 2016 Issues
Slovenia also released other philatelic items in 2016 that were closely tied to World War I history:
- Russian Chapel below Vršič: A joint issue with Russia (released in July 2016) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the chapel built by Russian prisoners of war. These prisoners were working on the Vršič Pass during the war when an avalanche killed hundreds of them in 1916.
- 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Lissa: While this refers to an 1866 naval battle (not WWI), it was a major military anniversary stamp released in July 2016 in cooperation with Croatia.
