This set of definitive stamps from the Kingdom of Bavaria features the portrait of King Ludwig III, the last King of Bavaria (1913–1918). Issued between 1911 and 1919, the stamps were produced in various denominations for everyday postal use. The finely engraved profile of the aging monarch highlights Bavaria’s final years as a kingdom before its incorporation into the Weimar Republic.

The values shown here include 2 Pf (gray-blue), 5 Pf (green), 7½ Pf (dark green), and 15 Pf (red). These issues are significant as they represent the closing chapter of Bavarian independence, marking both historical and philatelic transitions. Mint and well-centered examples remain highly desirable to collectors of German States.