This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the official incorporation of The Royal Canadian Legion in July 1926.

The Royal Canadian Legion has long played an instrumental role in supporting Canadian veterans and communities and commemorating the service and sacrifice of all Canadian veterans. The Legion maintains community spaces across Canada, offering local branches where veterans, their families and community members can gather for support, events and social activities.

Canada Post has a long history of commemorating Canada’s military history and Remembrance Day through its annual stamp program.

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The Royal Canadian Legion (2026): Official First Day Cover is cancelled in Ottawa, ON (where the Legion is headquartered).
This issue also includes a booklet of six Permanent™ stamps.
These products are sold separately.

About the Royal Canadian Legion

In 2026, The Royal Canadian Legion marks a century of unwavering dedication to veterans, their families and communities across Canada. Founded to assist service members returning from the First World War, the Legion has grown into a national cornerstone of remembrance, advocacy and assistance for all who have served – both at home and in conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. Its National Poppy Campaign unites Canadians in honouring the fallen and recognizing veterans, for whom it raises funds to support vital programs and services. Backed by 270,000 military and civilian members at 1,350 branches across Canada, the Legion’s volunteers carry its mission forward to future generations. The Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary stands as a testament to its enduring contribution to Canadian history and to the legacy it continues to build through compassion, service and an unbreakable promise to never forget.

About the design

The stamp and OFDC are the work of designer Blair Thomson and photo by Jo Thomson at Believe in.
The cover of the OFDC features The Royal Canadian Legion banner as the backdrop, with a detailed presentation of the Legion badge.
The cancel design references service medals, honouring The Royal Canadian Legion’s dedication to veterans and remembrance.

Product # 414323131

Royal Canadian Legion (2026): Official First Day Cover