This 15c stamp from the Belgian Congo, issued in 1952, features the Protea, a striking flower native to Africa and admired for its bold, crown-like bloom. The detailed engraving highlights the plant’s distinctive pink and cream petals set against a soft green background, with the inscription “Belgisch Congo Belge.” Printed by Courvoisier S.A., the series showcased the rich botanical diversity of the Congo. For collectors, this issue represents both colonial-era African flora and the artistry of mid-20th-century engraved stamps. It remains a notable piece within African botanical philately.