Switzerland Strubel with Red Thread, 10 Rappen

Switzerland · 1855 · 10 Rappen

The stamp features a seated allegorical figure of Helvetia, facing left, with 'HELVETIA' above and '10 RAPP.' below. A distinctive red silk thread is visibly embedded in the paper.

Part of the 'Strubel' series, these stamps were issued by Switzerland in the mid-1850s, replacing earlier cantonal issues. They are notable for their innovative security feature of a red silk thread embedded in the paper to deter counterfeiting.