Canada King George V 'Admiral' Issue, 2c Carmine
Canada · 1912 · 2c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. The design, known as the 'Admiral' issue due to the naval uniform worn by the King, was Canada's primary postage series for over a decade. The portrait is framed by maple leaves at the top corners and the denomination '2' in the bottom corners.
The Admiral series was the first Canadian definitive issue to feature a Canadian-born monarch, King George V. These stamps were in use during World War I and saw numerous variations in shade, paper, and perforation.
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