common1900-1945

King Albert I, Steel Helmet Issue

Name: King Albert I, Steel Helmet Issue
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1930 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Albert I, known as the 'Soldier King', wearing a steel Adrian helmet. The design commemorates his leadership and the resilience of the Belgian army during World War I. The denomination is prominently displayed, and the country name appears in both French ('Belgique') and Flemish ('België').

Issued in the interwar period, this stamp series honored King Albert I's role in defending Belgium's neutrality during the German invasion of 1914, making him a national hero.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty military world-war-i portraits helmets

Catalog Numbers

sg485

scott236

michel309

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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.