Greece (Ioannina Occupation) 1912 Overprint

Greece · 1912 · 25 Lepta

This stamp is a Greek definitive from the 1911-1913 series, featuring a depiction of Hermes, overprinted for use in Ioannina. The overprint reads "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) in black, signifying its use during the Greek military occupation of the city.

Issued during the First Balkan War, these overprinted stamps were used in territories, like Ioannina, that were captured from the Ottoman Empire by the Greek army before their formal annexation into Greece.