Pro Juventute 1936: Hans Waldmann

Name: Pro Juventute 1936: Hans Waldmann
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1936 · 5c+5c

This semi-postal stamp is part of the 1936 Pro Juventute (For the Youth) series. The design features a portrait of Hans Waldmann, a Swiss military leader and mayor of Zurich in the 15th century, depicted in armor. The stamp carries a 5 centime postal value plus a 5 centime surtax to raise funds for youth welfare charities.

Issued annually, the Pro Juventute series is a long-standing Swiss tradition using surtaxes on postage to support child and youth welfare organizations across the country.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

pro-juventute charity historical-figures portraits military armor

Catalog Numbers

sg384

scottB83

michel283

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.