P The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry 2012


P The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry 2012
Added by Alain Martineau
General Description : The rise of American military strength during the American Civil War (1861-1865) made the governments of Upper and Lower Canada uneasy. In addition to witnessing a build up of arms among their neighbours to the south, Canadian leaders no doubt considered that if Americans were willing to wage war against their own countrymen, then they would have no qualms about attacking the nascent nation north of the 49th parallel. In response to this perceived threat, they authorized the formation of militia regiments throughout the eastern half of the country. As settlement spread west—and Confederation formed, regiments continued to spring up wherever brave Canadians saw the need to stand on guard.
While the often complex and highly descriptive names of many of the regiments have changed over the decades, there are several active regiments that can trace their history prior to Confederation. This stamp issue salutes three regiments celebrating a century and a half of active duty.
OFDC Cancellation Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Also available as simulated perforation (SP), Gum Type: Pressure sensitive, Product #: 413862111 (2,500,000)
Layout: Booklet of 10 stamps
Face value PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.61
Catalog code (Michel) CA 2893
Catalog code (Scott) CA 2577b
Catalog code Canada post Product #: 403861145 and 413862111; Yvert et Tellier CA 2771B
Series Canadian Military Regiments
Stamp colour multicolor
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 250,000 SS and 2,500,000 SP
Issue date 11/10/2012
Designer Sputnik Design Partners Inc.
Paper type Tullis Russell
Print technique Lithography in 7 colours
Printed by Lowe-Martin
Perforation 13+
Height 30.00 mm
Width 40.00 mm
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