William Tell's Son with Apple and Crossbow

Switzerland · 1907 · 5c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of William Tell's son, Walter, holding an apple pierced by an arrow on his head, with his father's crossbow behind him. The design, created by Albert Welti, is a powerful symbol of Swiss independence and folklore. It is part of a long-running series celebrating the legendary hero.

Issued in the early 20th century, this stamp series reinforced Swiss national identity by celebrating the legendary figure of William Tell, a symbol of resistance against foreign rule.