Argentina 1971 Franking Label, Portrait of General José de San Martín
Argentina · 1971 · Unspecified
This is a franking label, or meter stamp, from Argentina featuring a portrait of General José de San Martín. San Martín was a key leader in South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire and is considered a national hero of Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The design is simple, focusing on his bust within an oval frame, typical for meter stamps of this period.
Issued in 1971, this franking label reflects a period of military governance in Argentina. The choice of General San Martín, a revered military and national figure, was a common patriotic theme used on official postal items.
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