King George V Silver Jubilee Issue

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1935 ·

This definitive series was issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V's reign. The design features a prominent portrait of the King in his naval uniform, set against a backdrop of Windsor Castle. The stamps were part of a larger omnibus issue released across the British Empire, all sharing a similar design framework.

Issued in 1935, these stamps celebrate 25 years of King George V's rule, a period that included World War I and significant changes across the British Empire. This was one of the first and most famous omnibus issues, setting a precedent for future commemorative releases.