Poczta Polska commemorated the anniversary of the Smolensk disaster. Władysław Stasiak, the hero of the latest postage stamp
In homage to the victims of the Smolensk disaster, Poczta Polska issued the occasional postage stamp "We remember 10.04.2010". The value is presented by the late Władysław Stasiak, head of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland. The official, commemorated in the stamp, was one of 96 victims of the Tu-154 government plane crash.
The main element of the stamp project is a photographic portrait of Władysław Stasiak, which was presented against the background of national colors. The choice of colors emphasizes the commitment of a commemorated official to strengthen Polish statehood. The broadcast of the value of the first day of circulation (FDC), on which a patriotic motto of the tragically deceased head of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland was placed: "It is worth working for Poland." The whole project is complemented by a special date stamp, depicting the fax of the signature of Władysław Stasiak. The set of the presented philatelic values is a form of homage to the merits of the head of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland and a reminder of one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the Third Polish Republic.
- The disaster near Smolensk is one of the most tragic events in the latest history of our country. Each of us remembers this day. The sudden death of so many outstanding personalities, great and distinguished patriots, left behind a huge emptiness. One way to commemorate the victims of the Smolensk disaster are the emissions of the stamps and envelopes issued by the Polish Post. Thanks to our philatelic activities, we can pay tribute to those who devoted their lives to the good of the homeland and promote their heritage - emphasizes Krzysztof Falkowski, president of Poczta Polska.
Badges and awards of Władysław Stasiak testify to his great merits
Władysław Stasiak, for his merits, was honored with many international decorations, including The National Order of Merit (France, 2007), the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (Portugal, 2009) and the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit (Hungary, 2009). In his homeland he was posthumously awarded the Commander's Cross with the Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta. He also received the title of Honorary Citizen of Wrocław, the title of Honorary Citizen of Lower Silesia (posthumously, 2010), Distinction of Merit for Warsaw (posthumously, 2010), Honorary Badge of Grom (2007). Władysław Stasiak was also a laureate of the President of the Republic of Poland Lech Kaczyński.
This year's stamp is the third value honoring the victims of the Smolensk disaster
The last emission stamp "We remember 10.04.2010", depicting the figure of the late President Lech Kaczyński, appeared in 2020. The stamp was accompanied by an envelope on the first day of circulation (FDC), containing a quote from his statement, which he gave in August 2008 in Tbilisi. The values were issued together with the Post of Georgia to recall the merits of President Lech Kaczyński for the independence and sovereignty of this country. In 2017, a publishing house was also introduced to this issue, presenting a portrait of the presidential couple, which died in the Smolensk disaster. The space of his binding was supplemented with the names of all other victims of a tragic accident.
The ceremony was covered by the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland @Andrzejduda.
About the stamp:
Project author: Roch Stefaniak
Number of stamps: 1
Value: 3.90 PLN
Edition: 120,000 Pcs.
Printing technique: Offset
format stamp: 43 x 31.25 mm
Paper: fluorescent
sales sheet: 6 stamps (3 × 2)
circulation date: April 13, 2023.