Switzerland 1905 50c Standing Helvetia

Switzerland · 1905 · 50c

This definitive stamp features a full-length allegorical figure of Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland. She stands holding a spear and a shield emblazoned with the Swiss cross, symbolizing the nation's strength and sovereignty. The design is framed by simple ornamentation with the denomination at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 'Standing Helvetia' series, this stamp represents a period of national identity consolidation in Switzerland at the turn of the 20th century. This particular variety is distinguished by its specific perforation measurements.