SCG7958 - Ireland 2008 – 50th Anniversary of the First Irish Defence Forces Mission to the United NationsIssued in 2008, this 55 cent commemorative stamp from ire (Ireland) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first Irish Defence Forces mission to the United Nations. The design shows uniformed Irish peacekeepers, symbolizing Irelands proud contribution to international peacekeeping since 1958, when troops were first deployed to the UN operation in the Congo. The UN emblem and bilingual inscription highlight Irelands dual linguistic heritage and