King Albert Memorial issue. No 107

 

Albert ascended the throne on the death of his uncle, Leopold II, in 1909, due to the death of the intended heirs. Leopold's son died, then his nephew, which left Albert to reign at 16 years old. Before becoming King he was Count of Flanders and was very popular because of his democratic ways. He married the Duchess of Bavaria, Elizabeth. She was as loyal to Belgium as he. He visited the US in 1898 and 1919 and also visited the Congo, where upon seeing the poor condition of Leopold II former colony, he urged technological development and better treatment of the natives in the area. He died in a mountain climbing accident near Namur and was succeeded by his son Leopold III, who would face the Nazis in World War II. Albert's death was mourned universally.

 

Date of issue: 7 May 1934

Expiration date: 1 January 1939

Design:

Printing: Atelier du Timbre, Malines. (Zegeldrukkerij, Mechelen-Belgium)

Perforation: 11.5

Size: 24.5 x 34 mm

Sheet: 75

Marginal inscriptions:

Circulation: 100,000

 

No 107. Portrait of King Albert in military costume

The stamp and the imperforated example:

     

 

107-V White triangle under the number 1 at the right (plate no?):

Note: this variation is only known for the Ruanda-Urundi issue.