The 90th Anniversary of the Salvation Army in Peru was marked with a special stamp issued on March 11, 2000, postmarked in Lima. Two maxicards showcasing the “Children’s Home” were released by the Post Office. These maxicards are considered rare, as they seldom appear on platforms like eBay. I have encountered them only once, but unfortunately, they were sold before I could purchase them. Therefore, this is a reference cover and not part of my collection.
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A very scarce Svalbard postal item recently obtained on a Norwegian auction site. It commemorates the Salvation Army centenary in Norway and was issued on 18 February 1988, the official first day of issue. The piece carries the 9176 Bjørnøya postmark paired with the Longyear POLAR Filateli meter slogan—an unusual and rarely encountered combination.
Rare Country Combo – US and UK
This US cachet (SA 4.19), issued on July 2nd, was likely sent to the UK and later affixed with the UK Salvation Army stamp set issued on August 9th. The cachet is double dated and correctly cancelled in both countries. This exciting combination may have been created by a knowledgeable SA member who appreciated these commemorative stamps. The cover was priced very low on eBay at just $4, with no bidding competition. Consequently, such country combinations seem to be underestimated, probably since they are not mentioned in national FDC catalogues. However, they are quite scarce and should therefore be highly appreciated, with a correspondingly high value.
Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Salvation Army, this issue was set to be released on November 29, 2024. Please note that this date is eight months early! The release includes 3 souvenir sheets featuring William Booth and the Salvation Army Red Shield Services. These stamps are issued by Stamperija, a motif stamp issuer, on behalf of the postal offices in the respective countries. These stamps will most likely never be used for ordinary postage.
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Salvation Army Centenary – Canada Issued on June 25, 1982, this commemorative cover celebrates the Salvation Army’s centenary in Canada. It features a rare local postmark from Islington and a striking handpainted cachet by artist A. Wood. The artwork showcases the Salvation Army crest framed within a vibrant red Maple Leaf—an evocative symbol of national pride and spiritual heritage. This cachet design is likely exceptionally rare and, to my knowledge, has not been documented elsewhere.
Worldwide traveling postcard with stamps from across the globe — mostly Europe, but also one from Guatemala (!!) and one from the Netherlands Indies. Includes the 1936 Salvation Army 2c stamp, cancelled on 11.12.36, just 11 days after its issue (not an FDC). A very unusual and intriguing postal cover.
This view includes both the original Orchids stamps and FDC from 1985, as well as the later overprinted FDC commemorating the Salvation Army centenary in Guyana. The original cover features the standard Coat of Arms cachet and includes the full set of four stamps – SG 1519, 1521–1523. The overprinted stamps are catalogued as SG 4319–4322. Unfortunately, some yellowish staining is present on the original cachet. Guyana Orchids FDCs are rarely seen and are highly collectible!
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A newly discovered FDC recently surfaced at a Swedish auction. It features the Evangelical Free Churches set of stamps, which includes the Salvation Army Stockholm VII Band. The FDC is a special cachet with a postmark commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Örebro Philatelic Society. This FDC is exceptionally rare and previously unseen. Initially, I thought it was unlisted in the SA FDC catalogue, but with a closer look, I found it. An Ørebro Philatelic Society cover & PM was listed as SA 9.3. Although this was with a more simple cachet, I have kept this number.
These two large Isle of Man FDCs are exceptionally rare. The large cover, issued by the Dutch Brigadier Theo Krommenhoek, has only surfaced on eBay a few times over the past few decades, and the Stampex FDC is also a rare find. A smaller Krommenhoek cover was issued with the set of single stamps and is somewhat more common. The large cover, featuring 4-blocks of the set, was produced in very limited quantities.
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Very nice Salvation Army flag series postcards beginning with “Faith & Victory” (no. 1), “The Cross is the attraction” (no. 2), “True to my Savior” (no. 3), “The Dear Old Flag” (no. 5) and “All around the world” (no. 6). Has someone seen no. 4?
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The Salvation Army Centenary on the Faroe Islands commemorated on October 23, 2024, with a beautifully designed souvenir stamp sheet. In addition to the official release, two unique country combo covers were privately created in extremely limited quantities (only 5 of each).
These covers emphasize the strong regional ties between the Faroe Islands, Norway, and Iceland, underscoring the shared SA history and community in the region.
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Salvation Army Centenary in Canada 25.06.1982. These Canadian postage stamps cachets with Maple Leaf flag illustration have not been seen before, must be rare! Postmarked in Calgary – Alta / Alberta.
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