Norvic
Philatelics - GB
New Stamps and Special Postmarks
Crown Jewels - 23 August 2011
2011 marks the 350th
Anniversary of the coronation of King Charles II. As most of the crown
jewels had been broken up during the time of the Cromwell’s
Commonwealth a new set had to be created for the occasion. The
only piece shown here
that pre-dates Charles’s coronation is the anointing spoon.
While many nations have royal jewels, the British Crown Jewels are
unique. Known around the world as a dazzling collection of objects
representing royal sovereignty, the Crown Jewels are also remarkable
due to their continuity of use: the collection is still used in a
coronation ceremony that has changed little in a thousand years.
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1st
class:
1st Class – The Sovereigns Sceptre with Cross and St
Edward’s Crown
68p:
Rod & Sceptre with Doves and Queen Mary’s Crown
76p:
The Sovereign’s Orb and The Jewelled Sword of Offering
£1.10:
Imperial State Crown and Coronation Spoon
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The
stamps in
detail
1st
Class – The Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross
From 1661 and so called because it is surmounted by a cross. In 1905,
it was redesigned to incorporate the Great Star of Africa, the second
largest cut diamond in the world. During the coronation, the monarch
bears the sceptre with the cross in the right hand.
1st
Class – St Edward’s Crown
Again from 1661 the cross has 444 precious stones and is the one with
which monarchs are crowned when they ascend the throne. This is the one
reputed to have been made with gold recovered from the throne of Alfred
the Great.
68p
– Rod & Sceptre with Doves
Again 1661 it is topped with a dove symbolizing the Holy Ghost. During
the coronation, the monarch bears the sceptre with the dove in the left
hand. The smaller of the two sceptres with the closed wings of the dove
is used by the Monarch’s consort.
68p
– Queen Mary’s Crown
The Crown of Queen Mary was the consort crown of Mary of Teck, Queen
Consort of King George V. It was manufactured for the coronation of
George and Mary in 1911. Since Queen Mary’s death on March
24, 1953 her consort crown has remained unworn
76p
– The Sovereign’s Orb
The Orb was created for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. It
is a hollow gold sphere weighing 42 ounces. The Orb is a religious
symbol; it represents the Monarch’s role as defender of the
faith and as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
76p
– The Jeweled Sword of Offering
The Jewelled Sword of Offering was made for the Coronation of King
George IV. It is the only sword actually presented to the Sovereign
during the Coronation (by the Archbishop of Canterbury, to signify that
the royal power is at the service of the church).
£1.10
– Imperial State Crown
The Imperial State Crown was made in 1937 for King George VI. Among the
stones are several famous ones, including the Black Prince’s
Ruby and the Cullinan II diamond, also known as the Lesser Star of
Africa. It is worn after the conclusion of the Coronation ceremony when
the monarch leaves Westminster Abbey and at the annual State Opening of
Parliament.
£1.10
– Coronation Spoon
Dating from the 13th century the spoon was the only part of the royal
regalia to escape destruction by Cromwell. At the coronation ceremony
it is used to annoint the sovereign with holy oil.
Technical
details:
The 37 x 35mm stamps are designed by Purpose and printed in
lithography by Cartor Security Printing, perf 14 x 14.5, with 'a
phosphor background screen'
in sheets of 25/50.
Acknowledgements:
The Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross, St Edward’s
Crown, Queen Mary’s Crown, The Sovereign’s Orb, and
Coronation Spoon, The Royal
Collection
© 2011 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II;
Rod and Sceptre with Doves,
Jewelled Sword of Offering and Imperial State Crown
© HM Queen
Elizabeth II, 2001, photography by Prudence Cuming Associates;
Products issued
Set of 8 stamps
mint
Presentation Pack
Set of 8 stamp cards
First Day Cover
Restoration of the Monarchy Coin Cover
Special
first day of issue postmarks are shown here, others will be added later
(not to scale - caannot
be
obtained after date of use).
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Ref FD1129
Philatelic Bureau Official First Day postmark. |
Ref FD1130
Official London EC3 First Day postmark.
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Ref FD1130NP
London EC3 non-pictorial FD postmark |
Ref L12218 The Crown
Jewels, The Tower of London, London EC3
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Ref L12220 The
Crown Jewels, London SW1 |
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Ref L12221 Tower Hill,
London EC3 |
Ref M12222
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham |
Ref L12216 Charleville
350 Years, Charleville Road, London W14 |
Ref L12217 Rotary Club
of London, 1911-2011 London NW1
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