Albanian Government in Exile, King Zog I

Albania · 1943 · 50q

This airmail stamp features a portrait of King Zog I of Albania. It was issued by the Albanian government-in-exile during World War II. The design is simple, focusing on the monarch's profile against a solid background, with the denomination and country name clearly displayed.

Issued in London during the Axis occupation of Albania in WWII, these stamps were intended to assert the legitimacy of the exiled government and raise funds for the Allied cause. They were not valid for postage within Albania at the time.