King Christian X, Wavy Lines Type

Denmark · 1913 · 10 øre

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of King Christian X, who reigned from 1912 to 1947. The design is framed by the classic Danish 'wavy lines' pattern, a long-standing motif in the country's postage, with the denomination '10' at the top and 'ØRE' at the bottom.

Issued early in the reign of Christian X, this stamp was a workhorse of the Danish postal system for many years. His reign spanned both World Wars, and he became a powerful symbol of Danish national sovereignty, particularly during the German occupation in WWII.