King Sigismund I the Old

Poland · 1947 · 10 zł

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sigismund I the Old, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until his death in 1548. The design is based on a medal by the Italian artist Giovanni Maria Padovano and showcases the monarch in profile, reflecting the Renaissance style of his reign. The stamp is part of a series honoring significant figures and moments in Polish history.

Issued in 1947, this stamp was part of Poland's post-World War II effort to rebuild national identity by celebrating its historical monarchs and cultural heritage, even under the newly established communist regime.