1954 Social Welfare Series - Lorenz Werthmann

West Germany · 1954 · 20+10 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Lorenz Werthmann, a German social reformer, with his name and life dates below. The denomination '20+10 Pfennig' is in the upper right corner, indicating a surcharge for social welfare.

This stamp is part of a social welfare series issued by West Germany, honoring Lorenz Werthmann, the founder of the German Caritas Association. The surcharge contributed to social programs in post-war Germany.