ÉIRE (Ireland) definitive postage stamp from the Sword of Light series was originally issued in May 1923. The central image featured An Claidheamh Soluis (The Sword of Light) held by a hand, surrounded by intricate Celtic knotwork.
Face value was 5 pence (indicated by the "5" and "cúig pingine". This specific version was printed in violet or purple ink.
ÉIRE (Ireland) depicted the Cross of Cong. This stamp was part of the "Symbols" definitive series issued between 1922 and 1934.
The central motif was the Cross of Cong, an ornate 12th-century processional cross. The corners of the design were decorated with four shamrocks.
Celtic Knotwork on the cross itself and the horizontal bar containing the word "Eire" were filled with intricate Celtic knot and braid patterns.
It had a value of 3p (three pence), indicated by the numeral "3" and the Irish text "Trí Pingine" at the bottom.
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