For the War efforts. No’s 268-269.

This issue was nicknamed “The Spitfire”, because the surtax was used to finance the production of the Spitfire airplanes.

Heraldic lion with the letter V (Victory).

Alternate text:

Belgique Renaitra

België zal herreizen

(Belgium Shall Rise Again)

Philatelic material.

First Day Covers (FDC):

Note: Blanco or airmail envelopes are not shown here but do exist.

The “Circle Philantélique de Léopoldville” issued two special envelopes on April 2, 1945. Limited edition of 2,000. This to raise money for a fund for people who had suffered during the war.