This Chinese postage stamp, valued at ½ cent, was issued in the early Republic of China period (1912–1920s). It features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925), the founding father of the Republic, shown in military uniform. The design is framed with classical columns and a laurel wreath, symbolizing honor and strength, while the 12-ray sun emblem of the Kuomintang appears at the top, representing the new republic. Printed in brown, this low-value stamp was used primarily for printed matter and local mail. Cancellations are common, as these stamps circulated widely in the turbulent early years of the Chinese Republic.