Switzerland 1936 Pro Patria Military Service Stamp
Switzerland · 1936 · 10c
This semi-postal stamp, part of the annual Pro Patria series, features a design by Karl Bickel depicting a Swiss soldier in profile, wearing a helmet. The inscription "PRO PATRIA" signifies that the surtax on the stamp was used for national charitable or cultural purposes, in this case, supporting national defense and social welfare.
Issued in the years leading up to World War II, this stamp reflects the growing emphasis on military preparedness and national unity in Switzerland amidst rising tensions in Europe.
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Photogravure
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