France War Orphans Surtax Stamp

France · 1918 · 2c + 3c

A somber design depicting a grieving widow kneeling at a grave, with a cross in the background, symbolizing the loss and mourning of war.

Issued during or shortly after World War I, this surtaxed stamp raised funds for the orphans of the war, reflecting the profound social impact and humanitarian efforts of the era.