Costa Rica 1957 International Red Cross Centenary

Costa Rica · 1957 · 10c

This airmail stamp commemorates the centenary of the International Red Cross. The design features the iconic Red Cross symbol superimposed over a map of the Western Hemisphere, symbolizing the organization's global reach and humanitarian efforts.

Issued in 1957, this stamp reflects the post-war era's emphasis on international cooperation and humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross, founded by Henry Dunant.