Royal Mail releases armed forces stamps for Armistice Day

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Royal Mail has released six new stamps honouring the armed forces, designed by British artist Matthew Cook and issued on Armistice Day, 11 November.

Royal Mail has revealed six new stamps honouring the armed forces, to be issued on Armistice Day, 11 November. The date marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme began on 1 July 1916, one of the defining battles of the First World War. The stamps feature specially commissioned artworks by British artist Matthew Cook, each painted with a colour palette inspired by the red poppy, reflecting different aspects of remembrance.

David Gold of Royal Mail said: 'Remembrance holds a profound place in our national life. Through these stamps, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country through two world wars and many other conflicts.' Matthew Cook, who has served as a reservist in the Parachute Regiment and The Rifles and been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, said: 'Remembrance has a very special place in my life. I was delighted to be asked to illustrate these stamps and to take on the challenge of such a sensitive and significant subject.' Cook has previously designed stamps for Royal Mail featuring Royal Ascot, Henley Regatta and the Highland Games.

How it is being reported

• Royal Mail releases Poppy-coloured stamp set to honour armed forcesRoyal Mail has revealed images of six new stamps honouring the service of the nation’s armed forces. The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, which this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War. The six stamps feature specially commissioned artworks by British artist Matthew Cook, reflecting different aspects of remembrance. Each has been painted using a colour palette inspired by the red poppy, one of the most recognisable symbols of remembrance. TRENDING Stories Videos Your…GB News · 27 Oct, 02:25
• Royal Mail releases new stamps honouring British armed forces on Armistice DayThe six stamps are inspired by the colours of the red poppyThe Independent · 27 Oct, 00:01

In this story: Royal Mail · Matthew Cook · Battle of the Somme · Parachute Regiment · The Rifles · Iraq · Afghanistan

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