uncommonpre-1900

Belgium 1849 Leopold I 'Epaulettes' 10c

Name: Belgium 1849 Leopold I 'Epaulettes' 10c
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1849 · 10c

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Leopold I of Belgium, depicted in military uniform with prominent epaulettes. The country name is shown in both French (BELGIQUE) and Dutch (BELGIE), with the denomination '10 C.' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of Belgium's inaugural stamp issue, known as the 'Epaulettes' series, marking the beginning of national postal services in the newly independent nation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive portrait epaulettes

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

Image: Engraved by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_Robinson" class="extiw" title="w:John Henry Robinson">John Henry Robinson</a> (1796-1871) · License: Public domain

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