This 8 Fils red official stamp from Iraq features a portrait of King Ghazi I, who reigned from 1933 until his untimely death in 1939. The stamp bears a bold overprint reading "ON STATE SERVICE" in English along the left side and corresponding Arabic overprint on the right, designating it for government use. Issued in the 1930s, these official service stamps were essential for state administration and remain sought-after by collectors of Middle Eastern philately. The classic engraved design, combined with bilingual overprints, reflects Iraq’s postal history during the monarchy era.