Mountain Rescue Service, 1965 Stamp Information
- Czechoslovakia
- 1965
- Blue / Blue-violet
- Commemorative
- Face Value: 60h
Czechoslovakia Mountain Rescue Service Facts
The Czechoslovakia Mountain Rescue Service stamp issued in 1965 depicts a rescuer carrying an injured person on his back with a mountainous background. The stamp was issued in two denominations: 60 haleru and 1 koruna.
The stamp was part of a set of four stamps issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovakia Mountain Rescue Service.
The service was founded in 1945 and is one of the oldest mountain rescue services in Europe. The service is responsible for mountain rescue operations in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and it provides assistance to hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who get into difficulty in the mountains.
The stamp is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the service, and serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when enjoying outdoor activities in the mountains.
Find out more information on the current mountain rescue service.
If you are interested in stamps from the 1960s in Czechoslovakia, you can see them all in the Czech stamps category.
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