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Saar 1948 Flood Relief Airmail Souvenir Sheet
Saar Protectorate · 1948 · 20F + 50F
This souvenir sheet features two airmail stamps depicting an airplane flying over a flooded landscape, symbolizing aid for flood victims. The block is inscribed with 'SAAR' and 'HOCHWASSERHILFE' (Flood Relief).
Issued by the Saar Protectorate, then under French administration, this stamp block was released in 1948 to raise funds for victims of a major flood, reflecting post-war humanitarian efforts in the region.
Printing Method
Offset
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