King Albert I in Helmet, Military Stamp

Name: King Albert I in Helmet, Military Stamp
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1915 · 10c

This stamp features a portrait of King Albert I wearing a military helmet, facing left. The design is simple and functional, intended for use by soldiers in the field. It is part of a series issued for the Belgian army during the First World War.

Issued in 1915 for the Belgian army fighting in World War I, these stamps were used for soldiers' mail from the front lines. They served as a symbol of national resistance and the leadership of King Albert I, who commanded the army directly.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

military royalty world-war-i portraits helmets

Catalog Numbers

sgM2

scottM2

michelM II

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.