King Albert I, 'Helmet' Type
Belgium · 1919 · 10c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Albert I wearing a military helmet. The design, known as the 'Helmet' or 'Tin Hat' type, symbolizes his role as commander-in-chief of the Belgian army during World War I. The denomination is 10 centimes, and the stamp is printed in a carmine-rose color.
Issued shortly after the end of World War I, this series honored King Albert I for his leadership and resistance against the German invasion, which earned him the nickname 'the Soldier King'.
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