Description: This vintage definitive postage stamp from Brazil (BRASIL) honors one of the nation's most celebrated historical military leaders. The central vignette features a detailed, fine-line portrait of Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, universally recognized as the Duque de Caxias, rendered in a muted teal-green ink. He is depicted from the chest up in his ornate military uniform, adorned with epaulets and service medals. The country name "BRASIL" is framed within a solid bar at the top, flanked by two small five-pointed stars in the upper corners. Running vertically down the left border is the word "CORREIO" (Post), balanced on the right by the denomination Cr$ 2,00 (2 Brazilian Cruzeiros). The commander's historic title "DUQUE DE CAXIAS" is printed in a clean, sans-serif font across the bottom edge. This specific specimen has seen active postal duty, showing slightly weathered line perforations and a partial ink cancellation in the bottom-left corner.
Circa: 1946-1961
Condition: Used - hinged
Notes:
This workhorse issue is highly prized by collectors specializing in "Military History on Stamps" or Latin American definitive series. The Duke of Caxias is a monumental figure in Brazil, celebrated for restoring internal stability during the imperial era and serving as the official Patron of the Brazilian Army, which makes this stamp a frequent find on mid-century military base covers.