Ottoman Empire Hedjaz Railway Revenue Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1914 · 1 piaster

The stamp features Arabic script, likely indicating the issuing authority and purpose, along with a star and crescent emblem, a common symbol of the Ottoman Empire. The denomination '1 piaster' is also prominently displayed.

This stamp was issued by the Ottoman Empire to collect revenue for the Hedjaz Railway, a significant infrastructure project connecting Damascus to Medina, primarily for pilgrimage to Mecca. Its issuance during 1914-1915 places it at the beginning of World War I, a tumultuous period for the Empire.