Ottoman Empire Tughra Definitive Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1909 · 20 Para

The stamp features the tughra (monogram) of an Ottoman Sultan, likely Mehmed V, surrounded by intricate calligraphic designs. The denomination '20 Para' is prominently displayed in Ottoman Turkish script.

Issued during the reign of Sultan Mehmed V, this stamp reflects the postal system of the Ottoman Empire in its final decades. It was part of a definitive series used during a period of significant political upheaval and decline for the empire.