Thrace Allied Occupation 5 Stotinki Overprint Stamp

Thrace (Allied Occupation) · 1919 · 5 Stotinki

This stamp is a Bulgarian definitive issue, originally a 5 Stotinki value, overprinted for use during the Allied Occupation of Thrace in 1919. The overprint typically features text indicating the occupation authority.

Following World War I, parts of Thrace, formerly Bulgarian territory, came under Allied occupation. These stamps were issued to facilitate postal services in the region during this transitional period before its eventual cession to Greece.