Grand Duchess Charlotte, Effigy in Oval

Luxembourg · 1921 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte, who reigned from 1919 to 1964. The effigy is framed within an oval, with the denomination '10' in the upper corners and 'CENTIMES' at the bottom, flanked by the country name 'LUXEMBOURG'. This design was part of a long-running series that became a familiar sight on Luxembourg's mail for two decades.

Issued early in her reign, this stamp series helped solidify the image of Grand Duchess Charlotte as a symbol of national unity and stability for Luxembourg following the turmoil of World War I.