Lebanon 1945 Lebanese Army Postal Tax Gutter Pair

Lebanon · 1945 · 1 Piastre

This is a gutter pair of the 1945 postal tax stamp issued to support the Lebanese Army. The design features the iconic Cedar of Lebanon, a national symbol, with inscriptions in both Arabic and French. These stamps were required on mail to raise funds for the newly formed national military.

Issued shortly after Lebanon gained full independence in 1943, this stamp signifies the establishment and funding of its national army, a crucial step in asserting sovereignty after the end of the French Mandate.