Luxembourg #250-60 - 1948-49 Complete Mint Set of 11

Grand Duchess Charlotte ruled Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964, a reign of 45 years, the longest in their history. She is best remembered for her World War II broadcasts while in exile in London, encouraging the resistance movement while her nation was under Nazi occupation. Between 1948 and 1949, 11 stamps were issued featuring her portrait. (Luxembourg #250-60)