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bronze medal commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), issued in 1974. <br>Here's more about this medal and the organization it celebrates:<br>Commemoration: The medal marks the centenary of the Universal Postal Union, an international organization established in 1874 to standardize and facilitate international mail services.<br>Design: The obverse (front) of the medal features a replica of a 1949 U.S. stamp celebrating the UPU, depicting an airplane circling the globe, with inscriptions "100th ANNIVERSARY FOREIGN MAILS" and "UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION 1874-1974".<br>Significance of UPU: The UPU, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, is a specialized agency of the United Nations (since 1948) and the second oldest international organization globally, playing a crucial role in coordinating postal policies and ensuring a worldwide postal system.<br>Material: While the specific medal in your image is bronze.
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