Town emblems

Two series of town emblem stamps are the main origin for this chapter. Both series were designed by M. & G. Shamir, and could be recognized by the state name in the bottom of the flag.

The first series was issued between March 24, 1965 and Feb. 8, 1967 and had
the state name on the stamp color background.

The second series was issued between July 9, 1969 and Oct. 18, 1970 and had
the state name on white background.

Some towns had also other stamps that showed their emblems. Those flags were
mainly to comemorate an anniversary or an event connected to the town.
 

Jerusalem

see: FOTW

In addition to the town emblems series stamp (issued on Feb. 2, 1966), the city
emblem appeared on the "25th Zionist Congress" stamp that was issued on Dec.
14, 1960. (Artist: A. Wallish)

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and has a population of 600,000. On its emblem is a lion - symbol of Judah. One of the Biblical names of Jerusalem and its Temple is Ariel - the Lion of God.

Tel-Aviv - Jaffa (Tel-Aviv - Yaffo)

Tel Aviv have also another stamp with its emblem besides the town emblems
series stamp (issued Dec. 12, 1965)

It is the "Tel Aviv stamp"  (issued on March. 3, 1951 and also designed by M. &
G. Shamir)  issued for the town's 40th anniversary.

Tel Aviv's name was based on B. Z Herzl  book and was established in 1909. It
has population of 356,000. The emblem consists of a lighthouse with gate, symbol of the city as the gateway to the Land of Israel. Underneath, the word of the Prophet Jeremiah: "Again I will build thee and thou shalt be built."

Haifa

Israel main harbour was  the host of the first national stamps exhibition and its emblem appeared on a stamp issued for this exhibition on April 13, 1952 (Artist: A.Wallish)

Naturally Haifa emblem was included in the town emblems series (issued on
March 14, 1966). It consists of a medieval boat and entrance to the modern harbour. Above: Olive branch - symbol of Israel and peace.

Haifa has a population of 265,000.

 
 

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