Bulgaria 1941 stamp overprinted for Macedonia 1944

Bulgaria · 1941 · 2 ЛВ

The stamp features a portrait of King Boris III of Bulgaria facing left, with 'БЪЛГАРИЯ' (Bulgaria) at the top and '2 ЛВ' (2 Leva) at the bottom. It is overprinted horizontally with 'МАКЕДОНИЯ' (Macedonia) and '1944'.

This stamp, originally issued by Bulgaria in 1941, was overprinted 'MACEDONIA 1944' for use in the parts of Macedonia occupied by Bulgaria during World War II. It reflects the complex territorial changes and postal administration of the period under Bulgarian control.