Smederevo Fortress Explosion Souvenir Sheet, Imperforate

Serbia · 1941 · 1+49 Dinar, 0+28 Dinar

This imperforate souvenir sheet was issued in September 1941 with a surcharge to raise funds for the victims of the devastating June 5, 1941 ammunition explosion at Smederevo Fortress. The design depicts the historic Smederevo Fortress, dating back to 1427, alongside images of refugees affected by the disaster.

Issued during World War II, this sheet commemorates a tragic event where an ammunition explosion at Smederevo Fortress killed 2,500 and wounded 5,500 people, destroying much of the fortress and impacting the town.