King Leopold I, Epaulettes Type
Belgium · 1849 · 10c
This stamp features a portrait of King Leopold I, the first King of the Belgians, facing left. The design, known as the 'Epaulettes' type, was created by Jacob Wiener based on a painting by Liévin de Winne. It is notable for its intricate engraving and the prominent military epaulettes on the King's uniform.
Issued on July 1, 1849, this was the very first postage stamp of Belgium, marking the country's entry into the postal reform movement that began with Great Britain's Penny Black.
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