1900 British Army Telegraphs Stamp

United Kingdom · 1900 · 1s

A dark green stamp featuring the Royal Cypher 'VR' (Victoria Regina) surmounted by a crown, with 'BRITISH ARMY TELEGRAPHS' and 'ONE SHILLING' inscribed around the central design.

Issued in 1900, this stamp facilitated communication for the British Army's telegraph services, likely during the Second Boer War, highlighting the importance of military communications at the turn of the 20th century.