Switzerland Standing Helvetia

Switzerland · 1882 · 20c Orange

This definitive stamp features the allegorical figure of Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland. She is depicted standing, holding a spear and the Swiss shield, symbolizing the nation's strength and independence. The design is framed by oak leaves, representing durability and honor.

Issued as part of the Standing Helvetia series, this design was a long-running definitive used for Swiss postage from the late 19th to the early 20th century, becoming an iconic symbol of the nation.