BELGIUM  1000 Francs King Albert I 1950 Extra Fine+

Albert I of Belgium, full name Albert Léopold Clément Marie Meinrad (Brussels, 8 April 1875 – Marche-les-Dames, 17 February 1934), Prince of Belgium, was king of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 to his death.

He was the father of the last queen of Italy Maria José of Belgium and starting from the First World War he was nicknamed the Soldier King or the Knight King for his role in the front line in the clashes and for his gallant appearance and manners refined of him.