Switzerland 1921 Walter Tell Overprint

Switzerland · 1921 · 10 Cmes

The stamp depicts Walter Tell, a legendary Swiss folk hero, standing behind a crossbow. It is an overprinted definitive stamp from 1921, with a new value of 10 Centimes overprinted in black, obscuring the original denomination.

This stamp is part of Switzerland's 'Walter Tell' definitive series, honoring a national hero. The overprint indicates a change in postal rates, a common practice to re-value existing stock without printing entirely new stamps.