| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| 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. In 1861, fearing invasion from a war-torn U.S., nearly 200 men met in Toronto to raise a volunteer battalion. Eventually, their efforts lead to the formation of what would become The Royal Regiment of Canada, a regiment that would eventually win battle honours on three continents and earn a top-notch reputation among Canadian units. Formed March 14, 1862, as the 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada, its members saw their first action in 1885. The Regiment’s name changed several times until February 11, 1939, finally becoming The Royal Regiment of Canada. Today, members participate in peacekeeping missions around the world, most recently in Sudan and Afghanistan, and are deployed at home when needed. Also available in simulated perforation (SP), Gum Type: Pressure sensitive, Product #: 413863111, Layout: Booklet of 10 stamps, 2,500,000 |
| Face value | PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.61 |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2894 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2577c |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403861145 and 413863111; Yvert et Tellier CA 2771C |
| 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 |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
