Southern Rhodesia King George V 'Admiral' Issue

Southern Rhodesia · 1924 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, facing left. The design, known as the 'Admiral' issue, is framed by an ornate border with the country name 'SOUTHERN RHODESIA' at the top and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom.

Issued in 1924, this was the first postage stamp of Southern Rhodesia following its establishment as a self-governing British colony the previous year. The 'Admiral' design was widely used across the British Empire during this period.