In June 2025, Luxembourg Post (POST Philately) issued a remarkable 'Deluxe' embroidered stamp featuring the small coat of arms of Grand Duke Henri, marking the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne. This extraordinary philatelic product represents a fusion of traditional embroidery techniques and modern stamp production, struck with 24-carat gold thread and Austrian-origin crystals.
Manufacturing Excellence: Hämmerle & Vogel
What makes this stamp exceptional is its entirely Austrian heritage. The entire production—from design to final execution—was carried out by Hämmerle & Vogel GmbH & Co KG, a company based in Austria with expertise in both the lingerie and haute couture embroidery industry.
Heritage & Origin
Manufactured by Hämmerle & Vogel GmbH & Co KG (AT), a company with expertise in lingerie and haute couture embroidery. The stamp features 24-carat gold thread and Austrian-origin crystals.
Format & Presentation
48 mm × 88 mm stamps presented in a high-quality wooden box, limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide.
Exhibition & Video
The philatelic exhibition "Grand-Duc Henri: un règne, une époque" at POST Luxembourg/HELIX (June 5 - July 5, 2025) features video documentation of the stamp's creation process.
Visitors to the exhibition can discover the various stages of its creation through photos and videos. The video documentation illustrates how a traditional embroidery technique from the fashion industry was adapted for philatelic purposes — a first in Luxembourg's postal history.
International Recognition
In April 2026, POST Luxembourg won 3rd place in the UPU (Universal Postal Union) "Best Stamps of the World 2025" competition in the most innovative stamps category.
Technical Specifications
Denomination: 150.00 € (includes VAT). No special postmark (due to materials). Presented in wooden box. Limited to 1,000 copies.
Philatelic Context
The "Deluxe" embroidered stamp is part of a broader series of special products issued by POST Philately to celebrate the Grand Duke's jubilee. It completes the series that includes two Grand Ducal couple stamps (May 2025) and the first Luxembourgish embroidered stamp (May 2025, 5.50 € face value).