Nejdi authorities in Mecca - 1 1/2 piastre

This stamp marks a more assertive phase of Hejazi statehood, transitioning from purely religious inscriptions to a design that emphasizes administrative and dynastic authority. The top panel explicitly references the "Hashimite Government of Arabia," signaling the kingdom’s broader political aspirations following the Arab Revolt and the collapse of Ottoman influence. Centrally, the illustration features a complex lattice-work background—reminiscent of the mashrabiya (ornamental wooden lattices) found in traditional Hejazi architecture—overlaid with the royal cipher and heraldic symbols that denote the sovereignty of the Hashimite house. The vertical side panels contain stylized Arabic script and geometric finials that mirror the calligraphy found on the historic gates of the holy cities, blending the region's deep religious heritage with the modern institutions of a developing nation. This stamp serves as a historical record of the Hejaz's unique identity as a bridge between ancient Islamic guardianship and the emerging 20th-century Arab political landscape.