Description: This vibrant, diamond-oriented stamp from Hungary carries a face value of 40 fillér (indicated by the "40 f" printed in the right quadrant) and commemorates the historic 1962 FIFA World Cup hosted by Chile. The central design features a prominent golden flagpole hoisting two waving flags: the upper banner displays the hammer and sickle of the Soviet Union (USSR), while the lower banner showcases the red star and tri-color stripes of socialist Yugoslavia. Placed beneath the flags is a beautifully stitched, classic leather soccer ball, resting over a soft green silhouette map of the Western Hemisphere. Sweeping typography curves along the left margins reading "LABDARÚGÓ VILÁGBAJNOKSÁG" (Football World Cup), balanced by the issuing authority "MAGYAR POSTA" along the right borders. The host country and tournament year are explicitly declared at the base with the text "CHILE 1962", finalized by the signature of the legendary designer "VÉRTEL JÓZSEF" along the lower pole margin.
Circa: 1962
Condition: Hinged CTO
Notes:
The specific pairing of the Soviet and Yugoslav flags on this value holds great historic irony for sports enthusiasts; the two nations faced each other on the pitch during the group stage in Arica, where the USSR defeated Yugoslavia 2-0 in a notoriously physical match.