Description

This 2000 military issue provides a detailed overview of the evolution of submarine design—from pioneering human-powered boats to modern strike units. Designer A. Abtidon utilized a clear, technical style on the stamps, contrasting it with an incredibly dynamic, painterly battle scene on the souvenir sheet. The set is distinguished by the characteristic yellow information band, which contains technical diagrams of the hull cross-section.

Detailed Set Composition (MNH Condition):

• 100 Sh. So.: Features the silhouette of a classic early submarine with a visible diagram of the hatch and command post.

• 500 Sh. So.: Shows an interwar-period unit with an elaborate conning tower and air systems.

• 3000 Sh. So.: Depicts a modern nuclear-powered submarine with an aerodynamic hull shape.

• Bloczek (3300 Sh. So.): The true gem of the set. The main graphic illustrates a dramatic torpedo attack on a surface ship, while the stamp within the sheet features a historical sketch of a pioneering submarine with a rowing crew inside.

Why Is This a Perfect Choice?

• Military Details: The series is valued for its fidelity to structural details and technical diagrams.

• Contrast of Styles: The combination of technical precision on the stamps and expressive illustration on the sheet creates a great visual effect.

• Italian Standard: Printing at the Rome State Mint ensures deep sea-tone colors and sharp technical drawings.