King Leopold III of Belgium Stamp

This is a postage stamp from Belgium featuring a profile portrait of King Leopold III. The stamp is predominantly purple (or violet) in color with a framed design enclosing the portrait. In the upper left and right corners, the denomination '2 F' is visible, indicating '2 Francs'. Below the portrait, the words 'BELGIQUE' and 'BELGIE' are printed, representing the country's name in French and Dutch, respectively. The portrait depicts King Leopold III facing right, wearing what appears to be a military uniform, possibly with medals or insignia visible on his chest. There's a subtle 'V' shape design in the lower right portion of the portrait background, possibly symbolizing victory or a specific period. The stamp exhibits visible signs of use, primarily a prominent, heavy black circular postmark largely obscuring the King's face and parts of the denomination. The edges of the stamp appear to be perforated, characteristic of adhesive postage stamps. The postmark suggests it has fulfilled its postal function. The overall condition suggests it is a used, hinged, or mounted stamp, likely from the mid-20th century, corresponding to King Leopold III's reign. The paper appears to be of standard stamp paper quality, with some minor discoloration potentially due to age or handling. The framing suggests a classic design typical of European postage stamps from that era, indicating a period of structured and formal philatelic design.

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