Belgium 1945 King Leopold III 'Poortman' Type
Belgium · 1945 · 10c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Leopold III, facing left. Known as the 'Poortman' type, it was part of a series issued shortly after the liberation of Belgium at the end of World War II. The design is simple and functional, intended for everyday postal use during the post-war recovery period.
Issued in 1945, this stamp marks the restoration of regular postal services and national symbols in Belgium following the end of the German occupation during World War II.
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Photogravure
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