Belgian Occupation of German East Africa, 1 Franc Elephant

Belgian Occupation of German East Africa · 1916 · 1 franc

A 1 franc stamp from Belgian Congo featuring an African elephant, overprinted in two languages ('EST AFRICAIN ALLEMAND OCCUPATION BELGE' and 'DUITSCH OOST AFRIKA BELGISCHE BEZETTING') for the Belgian occupation of German East Africa.

Issued during World War I, this stamp signifies the Belgian military administration's establishment of postal services in the occupied territories of German East Africa, including Ruanda-Urundi.