{"product_id":"scg5547-belgium-1963-fencing-guild-anniversary-stamps-ghent","title":"SCG5547 - Belgium 1963 Fencing Guild Anniversary Stamps – Ghent","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIssued in 1963, this elegant two-stamp set from Belgium commemorates the 350th anniversary (1613-1963) of the Confrérie St. Michel Gilde — the Saint Michael Fencing Guild of Ghent. The 1 franc stamp depicts 17th-century duelists in period attire before the Ghent Belfry, while the 3 franc value shows modern fencers in action, symbolizing the evolution of the sport. Both designs highlight Ghent’s historic architecture and Belgium’s enduring fencing tradition. A beautifully balanced thematic pair celebrating history, sport, and heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"692\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"711\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"784\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eDenominations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1F (red-brown and blue) and 3F (violet and green)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"841\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports \/ Fencing \/ Anniversaries \/ Guilds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"898\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e O. Baillien (noted initials O.B. 1963)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"978\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eCommemorates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350th Anniversary of the St. Michael Fencing Guild, Ghen\u003c\/em\u003et\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45696803143851,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20251005_181__18.jpg?v=1759744734","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg5547-belgium-1963-fencing-guild-anniversary-stamps-ghent","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}