Stamp
SCG1044 - Bombed Basilica of San Lorenzo, Rome (1944)
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Issued in 1944 by the Italian Social Republic (RSI), this 25 centesimi green stamp depicts the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome, which was heavily damaged during an Allied bombing raid in 1943. The Latin phrase “Hostium Paries Diruit” translates to “The enemy has destroyed the wall,” emphasizing wartime propaganda. A poignant example of WWII philately reflecting cultural loss and nationalistic sentiment.
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