Bosnia and Herzegovina 1906 Coat of Arms

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1906 · 1 Heller

This stamp features the coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes the arm of a knight holding a scimitar, set against a shield with a yellow background and red border. The denomination '1 Heller' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with the country name 'Bosnien-Hercegovina' inscribed above the central design. This was the first postage stamp issued for the territory under Austro-Hungarian administration.

Issued in 1906, this stamp marks the introduction of a distinct postal identity for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which had been occupied by Austria-Hungary since 1878. This series replaced the use of Austrian stamps in the territory.