Switzerland 1912 Pro Juventute Semi-Postal Stamp

Switzerland · 1912 · 10c

This stamp, the first semi-postal issue from Switzerland, features a portrait of a young girl in a traditional Swiss costume. It was issued to raise funds for the Pro Juventute foundation, a charity dedicated to the welfare of children and youth in Switzerland. The design is simple yet evocative, highlighting the charitable purpose of the stamp.

Issued in 1912, this stamp marks the beginning of Switzerland's long-standing tradition of Pro Juventute semi-postal issues, which have been released annually to support child welfare initiatives.