King Tomislav on Horseback, First King of Croatia
Croatia · 1941 · 12.50 Kn
This definitive stamp features an equestrian statue of King Tomislav, the first King of Croatia, who reigned from approximately 925 to 928. The statue, a prominent landmark in Zagreb, depicts the monarch in regal attire on a powerful horse, symbolizing Croatian sovereignty and national pride. The design is rendered in a deep carmine-rose color.
Issued in 1941 by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH), a World War II-era puppet state of Germany and Italy, this stamp was part of a series intended to establish a distinct national identity by celebrating key figures from Croatian history.
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Photogravure
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