Issued by the Republic of Austria in 1972, this 2 schilling carmine stamp honors Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843–1922), a celebrated Austrian composer and military bandmaster. Ziehrer was among the foremost successors to Johann Strauss II, known for his waltzes, marches, and operettas that captured the charm of late-Imperial Vienna. The stamp, designed by Adalbert Pilch and engraved by Rudolf Toth, features a finely detailed portrait of Ziehrer along with musical notation from one of his waltzes. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of his death and stands as a tribute to Austria’s rich musical heritage.