Uruguay 1928 Olympic Football Champions Set
Uruguay · 1928 · 1, 2, 5 Centesimos
This set of three stamps commemorates Uruguay's victory in the 1928 Olympic football tournament. Each stamp features a stylized depiction of the Cerro de Montevideo, a significant national landmark, with a rising sun, framed by an ornate archway. The denominations are 1c, 2c, and 5c.
Uruguay achieved significant international recognition by winning the gold medal in football at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, solidifying its status as a global football powerhouse. This victory preceded their triumph in the inaugural FIFA World Cup hosted in Uruguay in 1930.
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