Turkey 1915 20 Paras Tughra of Sultan Mehmed V

Turkey · 1915 · 20 paras

A dark green revenue stamp from Turkey, issued in 1915, featuring the intricate tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Sultan Mehmed V (Muhammed El-Gazi) at its center, with '20 paras' denomination and Ottoman script.

Issued during World War I, this revenue stamp reflects the final years of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed V, serving as a means of taxation during a period of significant geopolitical upheaval.