France, 1957 Red Cross Fund Issue: Mother and Child

France · 1957 · 15f + 5f

This semi-postal stamp features a tender depiction of a mother holding her baby, designed by the artist Albert Decaris. The design emphasizes the themes of maternal care and childhood. It was issued to raise funds for the French Red Cross, with the '5f' surcharge going directly to the charity.

Issued during the post-war Fourth French Republic, this stamp reflects a common practice of using semi-postal issues to support charitable organizations like the Red Cross, which played a vital role in public health and welfare.