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Canadian National Vimy Memorial
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Canada's Memorial to her men and women who were killed during World War I was unveiled at the site of the battle of Vimy Ridge on 26 July 1936. Veterans and their families were invited to join a 'Pilgrimage' to the unveiling and to tour the battlefields of France and Belgium. Souvenir covers and a postal stationery postcard prepared by France are shown, courtesy of Mike Street. Mike Street writes: "Wayne Curtis tells me that his uncle made the pilgrimage to Vimy Monument opening. There was so much interest in this event that five ships were needed to carry all the people who made the trip." |
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Commemorative first day cover of the
France 75c issue unveiling the Monument on 26 July, 1936. Beginning on September 11, 1929 France introduced a special concessionary letter rate to Canada, 75c on the first 20g and then 50c for each additional 20g. This was in effect until July 31, 1937. Letters to other UPU countries was 1.50F per 15g. "Tables of French Postal Rates 1849 to 2005", 3rd Edition, Derek Richardson,The France & Colonies Philatelic Society of Great Britain, 2006 |
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For more information about Vimy, please see "VIMY - Honour the Legacy" hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada. |
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| Photo: Taken August 3rd, 2007 by Jeffrey Wallace |
10 August 2007 |
