Unsung Heroes: Women of World War II Stamp Set

Salute the invaluable roles undertaken by women during World War II with a superb collection of Special Stamps.

The evocative images chosen for each stamp captures women supporting the war effort across a number of industries and organisations.

Ten First Class stamps presented as two horizontal se-tenant strips.

First Class | Protecting Civilians: Air Raid Precautions

First Class | Nursing On The Front Line: Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service

First Class | Repairing Army Vehicles: Auxiliary Territorial Service

First Class | Arming The Fleet: Women’s Royal Naval Service

First Class | Powering The War Effort: Factory Worker

First Class | Deciphering Enemy Messages: Codebreakers

First Class | Supplying Military Production: Women’s Voluntary Services

First Class | Lighting The Way To Victory: Auxiliary Territorial Service

First Class | Maintaining RAF Aircraft: Women’s Auxiliary Airforce

First Class | Meeting Britain’s Demand: Women’s Land Army

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