This classic stamp from the Kingdom of Bavaria, issued in 1914, features the revered Patrona Bavariae (Protector of Bavaria), depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, a central symbol of Bavarian devotion. Printed in red and black, the design includes the Bavarian coat of arms at the base and bold inscriptions “Bayern” and “Patrona Bavariae.” The 1 Mark denomination was a high-value stamp of its time, often used for heavier or international mail. Bavaria maintained its own postal system until its absorption into the German Reich in 1920, making this issue historically significant for collectors of German States. Well-centered examples remain highly desirable in philately.