Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika King George V Silver Jubilee 1 Shilling

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika · 1935 · 1s

This stamp commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The design features a prominent portrait of the King in his naval uniform, set against a backdrop of Windsor Castle. The stamp is part of a widely issued omnibus series across the British Empire, with a distinctive frame design by Barnett Freedman.

Issued in 1935 to celebrate 25 years of King George V's reign, this omnibus series was a significant philatelic event, demonstrating the unity and vastness of the British Empire at the time.