This evocative 2½d stamp from Jamaica commemorates the Return of a Contingent in 1919, marking the homecoming of Jamaican soldiers after World War I. Issued as both postage and revenue, it features a finely engraved scene of troops disembarking at the harbour, with a transport ship dominating the background. The detailed border includes British flags, reinforcing Jamaica’s colonial ties during the era. This issue holds strong historical appeal, especially for collectors of military mail, British Commonwealth issues, and WWI remembrance themes.