This striking 12 Centavos violet issue from El Salvador commemorates the Centenary of the Insurrection (1811), one of the earliest independence uprisings in Central America. The design features the nation’s iconic five-point star, filled with allegorical figures and centered on a detailed depiction of the Monument to the Heroes. Bold patriotic emblems, including smaller stars with the denomination, give the stamp a highly ornamental classical appearance. Issued under UPU standards, it remains a desirable commemorative for its historical significance and intricate engraving typical of early 20th-century Salvadoran philately.