Trinidad and Tobago 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee 12c

Trinidad and Tobago · 1935 · 12c

This stamp commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The design, common to the British Crown Colonies, features a central portrait of the King in his Admiral's uniform, flanked by an image of Windsor Castle. It is a classic example of the omnibus issues released throughout the British Empire to celebrate the monarch's 25-year reign.

Issued in 1935 across the British Empire, the Silver Jubilee set was one of the first and most popular omnibus issues, fostering a sense of imperial unity during the interwar period.