uncommon1900-1945

Belgian Occupation of German East Africa 5c Overprint

Name: Belgian Occupation of German East Africa 5c Overprint
Brand: Ruanda-Urundi (Belgian Occupation)

Ruanda-Urundi (Belgian Occupation) · 1916 · 5c

The stamp features a black overprint 'EST AFRICAIN ALLEMAND OCCUPATION BELGE' on a 5 centimes Belgian Congo stamp depicting King Albert I of Belgium.

Issued during World War I, this stamp signifies the Belgian occupation of parts of German East Africa, which later formed the mandate territory of Ruanda-Urundi, marking a shift in colonial administration.

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occupation colonial overprint war royalty

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