Description
Cover produced by British Forces Philatelic Service
VE Day Cover re-issued for 70th Anniversary
Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day as it was known, was the public holiday celebrated on the 8th May 1945 to mark the end of WWII in Europe. To commemorate the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of VE Day the British Forces Post Office produced an official commemorative cover, which was issued on 8ᵗʰ May 1995 and sold at the celebrations in London.
To celebrate the 70ᵗʰ anniversary the Forces Philatelic Bureau has over-stamped some covers from the 8ᵗʰ May 1995 issue and produced a unique collectors’ item that covers 20 years of national commemorations for this very significant historical event.
Lt Col Denis Dillon, Joint Managing Director of BFPS, said “It was my privilege to be the Philatelic Officer when these covers were produced in 1995 and it remains my privilege to ensure that these celebrations are continued to remind us all of the great sacrifices made that allowed the original VE Day to take place”.
The covers are available to order now on a strictly first-come-first-served basis from the BFPS online shop (www.bfps.org.uk/shop). They will cost just £6 (UK/BFPO p&p free).
The covers are also available by post by sending a cheque (payable to ‘BFPS CIC’) to BFPS The Old Post Office Links Place Elie Fife KY9 1AX.
Double dated cover to Commemorate VE Day 1995 and 2015
See additional images of information insert.
