General Gordon Statue, Khartoum

Sudan · 1951 · 5m

This stamp features the equestrian statue of Major-General Charles George Gordon, which once stood in Khartoum. The statue, created by Onslow Ford, depicts Gordon seated on a camel, a distinctive and memorable image from the era. The design is rendered in a deep violet color, typical of the definitive series of the time.

Issued under the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule of Sudan, this stamp commemorates General Gordon, a British army officer who was killed during the Siege of Khartoum in 1885. The statue itself was removed after Sudan gained independence in 1956 and was relocated to the United Kingdom.