Italian Eritrea postage stamp year 1928 50c. Brown Grey MLH
The Italian Eritrea 1928 50 centesimi (50c.) Brown Grey is a key stamp from the issues of King Victor Emmanuel III.
Here is a breakdown of the stamp’s details and historical context:
stamp Details: 1928 50c Brown Grey
| Detail | Description |
| Year of Issue | 1928 |
| Country/Colony | Italian Eritrea (Colonia Eritrea) |
| Denomination | 50 Centesimi (50c.) |
| Color | Brown and Grey (or Brown and Slate) |
| Type | Definitive Issue (A standard postage stamp for general use) |
| Design | Typically features the portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, as was standard for the definitive issues of the Italian colonies at the time. |
| Catalog Numbers | Sassone N° 128 (This is the most frequently cited Italian catalog number for this specific stamp). |
📜 Historical Context
This stamp belongs to a series of stamps for Italian Eritrea that were either:
- Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy that were overprinted with “COLONIA ERITREA” (or similar wording) in black.
- Stamps printed specifically for the colony but maintaining the Italian monarch’s portrait design.
For the 1928 issue, the stamp is part of the Definitive series featuring King Victor Emmanuel III, often referred to as the “Lion’s Head” (or similar design from Italy’s own issues, such as the Imperiale series, though the 1928 is an earlier style).
