uncommon1900-1945

France War Orphans Surcharge Stamp

Name: France War Orphans Surcharge Stamp
Brand: France

France · 1918 · 5fr + 5fr + 1fr

The stamp depicts a scene from François Rude's sculpture 'Le Départ des volontaires de 1792', showing a dynamic group of figures. It features an original 5fr + 5fr value with an additional '+ 1fr' surcharge.

Issued in 1918 with a surcharge to benefit war orphans, this stamp reflects the social impact and fundraising efforts in France following World War I. The 1922 surcharge indicates continued support for this cause.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

war-orphans charity sculpture art history commemorative

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Louis_Dumoulin" class="extiw" title="w:en:Louis Dumoulin"><span title="French painter (1860-1924)">Louis Dumoulin</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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