Design errors - NORWAY




Wrong : HERMANN - Correct : HERMAN
 



In 1941, the 1OOth anniversary of this université was commemorated. But twenty years later, they already celebrated the 150th anniversary !
 



No footsteps in the snow. Those men must have been there for a very long time.
 



No footsteps in the snow.
 



One stick is missing, and in any case it is much too long to be really helpful
 


1930

Due to a sun eclipse occuring during the battle of Stiklestad where King Olaf Haraldsson died, this can be precisely dated : August 31th 1030, not July 29th.
 


1947

This is not the first Norwegian locomotive, as suggested on the stamp.
 


1949

The direction of the next continent after Africa should have been Asia, before Australia
 


1954

Centennial stamp of 1954 showing an engine with a cab, that was not in use before 1861.
 


1968

Not an error, as Noreg is the countryname of Norway in the second language of this country. But very confusing for foreigners who are not aware of it !
 


1977

Ship 'Constitutionen' is navigating at full speed inside Arendal harbour. At this speed, she will not be able to stop in time and will crash into the quay.
 


1979

On the picture, the Crown Prince Olav is jumping with his hat. His style on the stamp looks much better than on the picture !
 


1981

How could this ship pass the bridge, as the ship pipe is much taller than the bridge ?
 


1988

In basketball, the numbers 1till 3 are normally reserved for the referees.