Greece 1940 National Youth Organisation (EON) Issue
Greece · 1940 · 50 Drachmai
This stamp features a portrait of a young man, a member of the National Youth Organisation (EON). The design was intended to promote the values of the Metaxas regime, emphasizing youth, strength, and national pride. The high denomination indicates its use for more significant postal services.
Issued during the authoritarian 4th of August Regime led by Ioannis Metaxas, this series promoted the state-sponsored youth group EON, which was modeled after similar fascist youth movements in Europe at the time.
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Photogravure
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