Switzerland 1921 Pro Juventute: Boy with Edelweiss

Switzerland · 1921 · 10c

This semi-postal stamp features a charming design of a young boy in traditional Swiss attire, holding a sprig of edelweiss. The stamp was issued as part of the annual Pro Juventute (For Youth) series, with the surtax going to support child welfare charities in Switzerland. The design captures a sense of national identity and the innocence of youth.

Issued in the post-World War I era, these charity stamps were a popular way for citizens to contribute to social causes. The Pro Juventute series, started in 1912, became a beloved annual tradition in Swiss philately.