Switzerland 1900 25c Blue, Sitting Helvetia

Switzerland · 1900 · 25c

This definitive stamp features the allegorical figure of Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland, seated and holding a sword and a shield with the Swiss cross. She is framed by an oak wreath, symbolizing strength and endurance. The design is a classic representation of Swiss national identity.

Issued at the turn of the 20th century, the Sitting Helvetia series was a long-running definitive issue, reflecting a period of stability and established national identity for the Swiss Confederation.