Greece 'America' Allegorical Stamp

Greece · 1926 · 5 Drachmai

This stamp features an allegorical representation of America, depicted as a seated female figure holding a shield with stars and stripes. In the background, a map of the Americas is visible, along with a steamship, symbolizing the connection and travel between Greece and the United States.

Issued in 1926, this stamp was part of a set intended to raise funds for the Greek navy, reflecting a period of national rebuilding and modernization after years of conflict.