Ireland 1937 Sword of Light Definitive

Ireland · 1937 · 2d

This definitive stamp features the 'Sword of Light' (An Claidheamh Soluis), a prominent symbol from Irish mythology. The design, created by artist Victor Brown, shows the sword surrounded by Celtic knotwork, with the country's name 'Éire' inscribed at the top. This series was the first definitive set issued under the 1937 Constitution of Ireland.

Issued following the adoption of the 1937 Constitution, which established the modern Irish state and changed its name to 'Éire' (Ireland). This stamp series marked a significant step in expressing the new national identity.