Description: This definitive stamp presents a striking, three-quarter profile portrait of the young King Baudouin I of Belgium, facing left. He is depicted wearing a military uniform with epaulettes and a tie, but the defining feature is his pair of heavy-rimmed spectacles, which convey a studious and modern demeanor. The value "1 F 50" is positioned in the upper left corner, while the bilingual country name "BELGIE" and "BELGIQUE" flanks the portrait vertically on either side. The design is set against a cross-hatched background that gives the image a textured, engraved appearance.
Circa: 1953
Condition: Used - Hinged.
Notes:
King Baudouin was one of the first monarchs to be depicted on postage stamps wearing glasses. While some traditionalists initially objected, the spectacles became his trademark, symbolizing his serious, intellectual nature and distinguishing him from the idealized "perfect vision" portraits of his predecessors.