The image is a postage stamp from the German Bundestag, issued in 1976. The stamp features a portrait of Carl Schurz, a German politician, on the left side. He is shown with a long beard and glasses, and is looking directly at the camera. On the right side of the stamp, there is an illustration of the United States Capitol building, which is a large, ornate building with a dome and columns. The background of the image is the American flag, with the stars and stripes in red, white, and blue. The text on the stamp reads "Für die Freiheit in Deutschland und Amerika 1776-1976" which translates to "For the Freedom in Germany and America" in English.