Valour and Victory Stamp Set

These 10 Special Stamps celebrate extraordinary individuals whose actions saved lives, changed history and shaped Britain’s effort in the Second World War.

Each stamp features an authentic photograph of a lesser-known hero set against a background highlighting their wartime role.

This commemorative issue combines evocative images with remarkable stories saluting their courage and dedication.

Ten First Class landscape stamps.

George Arthur Roberts Firefighting during the Blitz
Mary Morris Nursing at home and on the front line
Tommy Macpherson Fighting behind enemy lines
Violette Szabó Working undercover in occupied France
John Harrison Serving at sea on HMS Belfast
Bhanbhagta Gurung Serving with the Gurkhas in Burma
Thomas Peirson Frank Protecting London from flooding during the Blitz
Mahinder Singh Pujji Serving as a firefighter in three theatres of war
William Tutte Codebreaking the Lorenz cipher machine at Bletchley Park
Lilian Bader Repairing aircraft instruments

Stamp Specifications