William Mesny and Gill in Burma, Jersey Commemorative

Jersey · 1999 · 40p

The stamp depicts William Mesny and Captain Gill on horseback, accompanied by a local guide, against a backdrop of mountains and trees. The denomination '40p' is in the bottom left, and 'JERSEY' is at the top.

This stamp commemorates the 150th birthday of General William Mesny, a Jersey-born adventurer and soldier. It highlights his significant journey accompanying Captain William Gill on an expedition to Burma in 1877.