Denmark – Scott # 1340, used
$0.50
Denmark Scott 1340 (2005) honors Danish merchant sailors who served during World War II, 1939–1945. A powerful maritime commemorative, offered in used condition.
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Description
This Danish commemorative stamp, Scott 1340, issued in 2005, commemorates the Danish merchant marine during World War II, honoring the civilian sailors who served at sea between 1939 and 1945 under extraordinarily dangerous conditions.
When Denmark was occupied by Germany in April 1940, many Danish merchant vessels were already outside the country. These ships and their crews continued to sail for the Allied cause, supplying vital goods across submarine-infested waters. Danish merchant seamen faced constant threats from German U-boats, naval mines, and air attacks, and suffered heavy losses throughout the war.
The stamp’s design depicts merchant ships navigating hostile seas, with ominous submarine silhouettes in the background, underscoring the peril faced by civilian crews. Rather than glorifying combat, the imagery emphasizes endurance, duty, and sacrifice, reflecting Denmark’s broader wartime narrative of quiet resistance and contribution despite occupation.
Issued by Post Danmark, this stamp serves as both a historical remembrance and a tribute to Denmark’s maritime heritage.
Scott Catalog Number: 1340
Denomination: 4.50 kr
Year of Issue: 2005
Condition: Used
Country: Denmark
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