Bertha von Suttner - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Germany · 2005 · 55 Euro Cent

This stamp features a portrait of Bertha von Suttner, an Austrian pacifist and novelist, alongside an image of her most famous work, 'Die Waffen nieder!' (Lay Down Your Arms!). The design also incorporates elements related to the Alfred Nobel Medal, acknowledging her receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Bertha von Suttner was a leading figure in the international peace movement and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905, making her a significant historical figure in both women's rights and pacifism.