Bosnia and Herzegovina 1916 Military Post Stamp for Austro-Hungarian Troops

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1916 · 10 Heller

This military post stamp features the coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes a shield with a crowned arm holding a scimitar, set against a yellow background. The denomination '10 HELLER' is prominently displayed at the bottom, and the text 'K. U. K. FELDPOST' (Kaiserliche und Königliche Feldpost, meaning Imperial and Royal Military Post) appears at the top, indicating its use by Austro-Hungarian forces.

Issued during World War I, this stamp was used by Austro-Hungarian troops stationed in occupied territories. Bosnia and Herzegovina was formally annexed by Austria-Hungary in 1908, and these military stamps facilitated mail for soldiers on the front lines.