Mark the 100th anniversary of the most popular wartime poem. “In Flanders Fields” was written in early May 1915 by Canadian-born Lt. Colonel John McCrae, a brigade-surgeon, during the First World War. A tribute to his lost comrade and others who gave their lives, the booklet interior features the first stanza of the poem in McCrae’s handwriting.
On the stamp, soldier’s silhouette set against a bright, red poppy, rows of crosses and the larks that “still bravely singing, fly.” Influenced by this poem, the poppy became a symbol of the sacrifices of war. “In Flanders Fields” continues to move us at Remembrance Day ceremonies around the world. Collectors and military history buffs will appreciate this tribute.
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In Flanders Fields poem: Permanent™ Domestic Stamps – Booklet of 10
CANADA POST PRODUCT # 413980111
CANADA POST PRICE: $8.50
In Flanders Fields poem: Special Pane of 5 Stamps
CANADA POST PRODUCT # 403980107
CANADA POST PRICE: $4.25
In Flanders Fields poem: Official First Day Cover (FDC)
CANADA POST PRODUCT # 413980131
CANADA POST PRICE: $1.85
| ISSUE DATE: | 3 May 2015 |
| NOMINAL VALUE: | Permanent™ (domestic rate) |
| CIRCULATION: | 400 000 - Booklet of 10 60 000 - Special Pane of 5 |
| STAMP DESIGN: | Janice Carter / Tejashri Kapure q30 design inc. |
| STAMP ILLUSTRATOR: | - |
| SIZE: | 40 mm x 32 mm (Stamp) 241 mm x 165 mm (Pane) |
:: ACKNOWLEDEMENTS
The Poppy, when used as s symbol of Remembrance in Canada, is a registered trademark of Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion and is used with the kind permission of Dominion Command.