Lebanon 1958 National Flag Series

Lebanon · 1958 · Various

This set of stamps from Lebanon features the national flag as its central design element. The flag, with its green cedar tree on a white central stripe between two red stripes, is a powerful symbol of the country's identity and heritage. The stamps were issued as a definitive series with various denominations to cover different postal rates.

Issued in 1958, this series coincided with a period of political tension in Lebanon known as the 1958 Lebanon crisis, which involved both internal strife and U.S. intervention. The issuance of stamps featuring the national flag served as a unifying symbol during a turbulent time.