Iraq 1920 British Occupation Overprint

Iraq · 1920 · 1 Anna

This stamp is an overprint on a Turkish fiscal (revenue) stamp. The overprint reads "IRAQ IN BRITISH OCCUPATION" in English and Arabic, along with the new denomination of "1 ANNA". The underlying design of the Turkish stamp features an intricate geometric pattern typical of the Ottoman era.

Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I, this stamp was issued during the British Mandate for Mesopotamia, marking the transition of the region's postal administration.