Rhodes - 10 centesimi - Victor Emmanuel III Overprint

Italian Aegean Islands (Rhodes) · 1912 · 10 centesimi

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy facing left, with the inscription 'VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA'. It is overprinted horizontally with 'RODI' for use in the Italian Aegean Islands.

This stamp was issued during Italy's occupation of the Dodecanese Islands, including Rhodes, following the Italo-Turkish War. It signifies Italian sovereignty and postal administration in the territory.