Mozambique Company Coat of Arms, 1892

Mozambique Company · 1892 · 10 Reis

This stamp, the first issued by the Mozambique Company, features the company's coat of arms. The design includes a shield with a Portuguese caravel, symbolizing exploration, flanked by two elephants, representing the local fauna and resources. The denomination '10 REIS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1892, this stamp marks the beginning of the Mozambique Company's postal administration, which was granted a royal charter by Portugal to govern and develop the territories of Manica and Sofala.