Canadian Nursing Sisters' Memorial, Ottawa

Name: Canadian Nursing Sisters' Memorial, Ottawa
Brand: Canada

Canada · 1931 · 5¢

This stamp features the Canadian Nursing Sisters' Memorial, located in the Hall of Honour in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. The sculpture, titled 'The Angel of Victory', depicts a winged figure supporting a fallen soldier, paying tribute to the nurses who served and died in World War I. The design is rendered in a deep blue color, emphasizing the solemnity of the memorial.

Issued in 1931, this stamp honors the more than 3,000 Canadian nurses who served during World War I, 53 of whom lost their lives. The memorial itself was unveiled in 1926 and is a significant national monument.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military monuments sculpture nursing women world-war-i

Catalog Numbers

scott177

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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