Author: thedigitalphilatelist

This denomination depicts the equestrian figure of Allan Wilson. The illustration is taken from the frieze of the memorial to the Shangani Patrol and its leader Allan Wilson, all of whom were annihilated in an heroic engagement during the Matabele War of 1893. The memorial is situated in the Matopos…

The main motif is the coat of arms of the City of Bulawayo superimposed over a view of modern Bulawayo. The City has lived up to its motto “Si Ye Pambile”, Let us go forward, as steady progress since 1893 has led to it becoming the thriving industrial and commercial…

This stamp depicts the raising of the British South Africa Company flag on the 4th November, 1893, near the deserted kraal of Lobengula, the last of the Matabele kings. The kraal was called Gu’Bulawayo, from which the present City of Bulawayo derives its name. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.)…

Details Date of Issue: 4 November 1968 Date Withdrawn: 28 February 1969 Date Invalidated: 1 March 1972 Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with creamy/brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders:  1A 1A 1A (3d & 1/6d) 1A 1A 1A 1A (9d) Sheet: R10 x 6 (60 stamps) Quantity:…