Romania - Alba Iulia, Arch
This stamp from Romania depicts the Alba Iulia, Arch. Built in the first half of the 18th century, the First Gate of the
Fortress of Alba Iulia is located at the East side and has the form of
a triumphal arch with three entrances. Above the arch in the center, there is
the coat of arms of the House of Austria (the bicephalous eagle with the sword and the scepter), framed on either side by the statues of Venus and Mars, with two bombers in the shooting position on the far ends.
Perforations: 13.5
Date of Issue: 1972
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