The Polish Post presented a stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of maritime military education.
The Polish Post has introduced a postage stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Higher Military Maritime Education. The official presentation of this unique philatelic item took place on October 21st of this year in Gdynia at the Naval Academy named after the Heroes of Westerplatte.
The new Polish Post stamp features young officers against the backdrop of the Heroes of Westerplatte Naval Academy building in Gdynia. In addition to its philatelic value, the stamp also features a First Day of Circulation (FDC) envelope. The graphic on the envelope incorporates a photograph of sabers.
Krzysztof Falkowski, President of Poczta Polska, participated in the 100th anniversary ceremony. The new philatelic item is another joint project implemented by Poczta Polska and the Naval Academy in Gdynia. The company's collaboration with the Academy has been ongoing for several years and is a result of, among other things, an agreement signed between the two entities in 2020. The agreement covered, among other things, cooperation in the development of Poczta Polska's staff and the joint preparation and implementation of projects aligned with the mission and needs of both institutions.
"Poczta Polska is intensively developing digital services and implementing modern solutions supporting cybersecurity. We are collaborating with the Academy in this area. I am especially pleased that we were able to honor the 100th anniversary of the Higher Military Maritime Education with a philatelic issue, the traditions of which this distinguished University cultivates and is a proud part. The Naval Academy is not only a military academy; it is also a thriving center for digital education – so crucial in today's world. Poczta Polska is committed to all activities that promote knowledge about cybersecurity, which is why it has launched MBA postgraduate studies in cooperation with the Naval Academy," says Krzysztof Falkowski, President of Poczta Polska.
The Polish Naval Academy is a higher education institution that educates cadets, officers, and civilians in fields related to navigation, marine mechanics, and defense. Within the Naval Academy, students and trainees acquire knowledge and practical skills and can use various simulators and laboratories. Military students can study five fields: navigation, mechanics and mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, and security information systems. Civilian students, on the other hand, can choose from thirteen fields, including national security, internal security, national maritime security, and security information systems.
"We are grateful to Poczta Polska for honoring our anniversary with a postage stamp. Our cooperation has been constantly developing and intensifying in recent years. Together, we successfully implement numerous educational projects, including the Cybersecurity Summer School, MBA studies, and soon also DBA. Now, we are adding a philatelic issue to our anniversary celebrations," emphasized Cadm. Prof. Dr. hab. Tomasz Szubrycht, Rector-Commandant of the Polish Naval Academy.
The stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of maritime military education and other publications of Poczta Polska can be purchased at designated Poczta Polska branches and in the online store: http://www.filatelistyka.poczta-polska.pl
About the stamp:
Designer: Poczta Polska
Number of stamps: 1
Value: PLN 3.90
Circulation: 126,000
Printing technique: offset
Stamp format: 43 x 31.25 mm
Paper: fluorescent
Sales sheets: 9 stamps
Date of introduction into circulation: October 7, 2022
