Switzerland 1945 PAX Series - St. Martin and the Beggar
Switzerland · 1945 · 10Fr
This definitive stamp, part of the 'PAX' series, depicts the classic Christian scene of St. Martin of Tours on horseback, cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar. The design, by Karl Bickel, is renowned for its intricate engraving and symbolic representation of charity and peace.
Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the PAX series symbolized Switzerland's commitment to peace, neutrality, and humanitarian values in a recovering Europe.
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