King Albert I with Steel Helmet
Belgium · 1919 · 10c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Albert I wearing a steel Adrian helmet, symbolizing his role as the 'Soldier King' during World War I. The design, often referred to as the 'Tin Hat' issue, was created to honor his leadership and the resilience of the Belgian people during the German occupation.
Issued shortly after the end of World War I, this stamp was part of a series that replaced the German occupation issues and celebrated the liberation of Belgium and its heroic monarch.
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