uncommonpre-1900

Belgium Epaulette 20c

Name: Belgium Epaulette 20c
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1849 · 20c

The stamp features a central design of an epaulette, a military insignia, with the country name 'BELGIQUE' at the top and the denomination '20c' at the bottom.

Issued in 1849, this stamp is part of Belgium's first definitive series, marking the beginning of its national postal service.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive military-insignia

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Charles_Baugniet" class="extiw" title="w:en:Charles Baugniet"><span title="Belgian artist (1814-1886)">Charles Baugniet</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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