Switzerland 1872 Winged Railway Wheel

Switzerland · 1872 · 25 Cts

The Swiss stamp depicts a large railway wheel with wings, symbolizing speed and progress, against a plain background. The denomination '25 Cts' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp, featuring a winged railway wheel, reflects the growing importance of railways in Switzerland during the late 19th century, a period of significant industrial and infrastructural expansion.