King Albert I 'Tin Hat' Issue
Belgium · 1919 · 10c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Albert I, known as the 'Soldier King', wearing an Adrian helmet. The design, created by Henri Cheffer, symbolizes the King's leadership and solidarity with his troops during World War I. The stamp is part of a series issued shortly after the war to honor his role and the nation's resilience.
Issued in the aftermath of World War I, this series replaced the German occupation overprints and celebrated the restoration of Belgian sovereignty under King Albert I, who was widely admired for his command of the Belgian army.
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