These two stamps on
the Dutch FDC of 1994 were issued to commemorate the Centenary of the ANWM. The Royal
Dutch Touring Club (Dutch, Algemene Nederlandse Wielrijdersbond or ANWB)
is a travelers' association in the Netherlands, supporting all modes of
travel. It's responsible for traffic signs and signage on roads and
trails. It also offers test reports, travel services and roadside
assistance, comparable to the German ADFC / ADAC.
ANWB was formed July
1, 1883 as Nederlandsche Vélocipèdisten-Bond (Dutch bicyclists' club)
and renamed two years later. In 1905 the nameKoninklijke Nederlandse
Toeristenbond (Royal Dutch Tourist Club) was adopted. ANWB has over four
million members, and is the largest nonprofit association in the Netherlands.
In the 20th century,
the association expanded to include motorists,
hikers, equestrians, motorcyclists, as well as participants
in water sports, winter sports and camping.
The second stamp or the one
on the right was also issued as The 1994 FEI World Equestrian Games were held
in The Hague, Netherlands from July 27 to August 7, 1994. They were the second edition of
the games which are held every
four years and run by the FEI.
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