Turkey Official Stamp, Crescent and Star
Turkey · 1948 · 1 Kuruş
This official stamp, intended for government use, features a simple yet powerful design. The central motif is the crescent and star, the national emblem of Turkey, rendered in a single color. The denomination '1 KURUŞ' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'TÜRKİYE POSTALARI' (Turkish Posts) inscribed above.
Issued in the post-World War II era, this stamp represents a period of modernization and national consolidation for the Republic of Turkey. Official stamps like this were crucial for the administrative functions of the growing state.
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