This Austrian postage stamp, issued in 1974 with a face value of S 2.50, features a dynamic depiction of two fencers in full protective gear, mid-bout, with crossed blades against a vivid red background. Designed by A. Pilch and engraved by M. Laurent, the stamp captures the precision, agility, and tactical skill central to the sport. Part of Austria’s thematic issues celebrating athletic disciplines, it highlights fencing’s long-standing tradition in European sporting culture. A fine collectible for both sports philately enthusiasts and admirers of engraved stamp artistry.