Uganda Protectorate Queen Victoria Definitive

Uganda · 1898 · 1a

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an ornate frame. The inscription 'UGANDA PROTECTORATE' is prominently displayed at the top, with the denomination '1a' (one anna) at the bottom. This design was typical for British colonial issues of the late 19th century, emphasizing the authority of the British crown.

Issued in 1898, this stamp represents the period of the Uganda Protectorate under British administration. The use of Indian currency (annas) reflects the administrative influence of British India in the region at the time.