50th Anniversary of the Victory of Vittorio Veneto

Italy · 1970 · 25 L

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Order of Vittorio Veneto. The design features the collar of the order, a prestigious military decoration awarded to Italian veterans of World War I. The central medallion depicts a helmeted soldier's head, symbolizing the valor of those who fought.

Issued in 1970, this stamp honors the Italian victory at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto in 1918, which effectively ended World War I on the Italian Front. The Order of Vittorio Veneto was established in 1968 to recognize the sacrifices of the war's veterans.