Thrace Allied Occupation 5 Stotinki Overprint

Thrace (Allied Occupation) · 1919 · 5 stotinki

The stamp features a profile portrait of Boris III of Bulgaria facing left, with a vertical overprint 'THRACE' and '5s' applied to the left side of the design.

After World War I, Western Thrace was occupied by Allied forces. This stamp, an overprinted Bulgarian issue, was used for postal services during this temporary administrative period before the region's eventual transfer.