Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

800th Anniversary of the Battle of Hittin

الذكرى المئوية الثامنة لمعركة حطين

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Regular Issue

60 Fils

JS#: P1987-07.01
SG#: 1524
SC#: 1295
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 13
Issue Date: 04-Jul-1987
Description: Battle scene depicting Arab horsemen charging across a desert battlefield with Islamic architecture and minarets visible in the background, commemorating the military action at Hittin.

80 Fils

JS#: P1987-07.02
SG#: 1525
SC#: 1296
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 13
Issue Date: 04-Jul-1987
Description: Mounted warrior in traditional dress with the golden Dome of the Rock prominently featured in a circular medallion, set against a pink background with Islamic architectural silhouettes below.

100 Fils

JS#: P1987-07.03
SG#: 1526
SC#: 1297
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 13
Issue Date: 04-Jul-1987
Description: Portrait of Saladin (صلاح الدين) wearing a green turban with the Dome of the Rock shown in a circular inset, accompanied by silhouettes of charging horsemen against a yellow and purple gradient background.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

100 Fils

JS#: P1987-07.SS01
SG#: MS1527
SC#: 1298
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 12 x 12.5
Issue Date: 04-Jul-1987
Description: Souvenir sheet featuring a large portrait of Saladin in green turban and traditional robes, with the Dome of the Rock and Islamic calligraphy visible in the background design.

Perforation & Error Varieties

100 Fils

JS#: P1987-07.SS02
SG#: MS1527
SC#: (Note after 1298)
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 04-Jul-1987
Description: Imperforate version of the souvenir sheet showing Saladin's portrait with the Dome of the Rock, maintaining the same design elements as the perforated version.
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