uncommon1900-1945

Military Health Service Surcharge Stamp

Name: Military Health Service Surcharge Stamp
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1938 · 55c+45c

The stamp depicts a monument dedicated to the military health service, featuring a large cross and two figures representing medical personnel and a soldier. The inscription reads 'A LA GLOIRE DU SERVICE DE SANTE MILITAIRE'.

Issued in 1938, this stamp commemorates the military health service, likely reflecting the memory of World War I and the growing tensions leading up to World War II. The surcharge indicates it was issued to raise funds for a specific cause related to military health.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military health monument commemorative surcharge

Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2823089" class="extiw" title="d:Q2823089"><span title="French artist, engraver and draughtsperson (1872-1951)">Achille Ouvré</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.