Luxembourg 10 Centimes Caritas, Child with Toy Horse

Luxembourg · 1924 · 10c

This stamp, part of the first Caritas (charity) series, features a charming design by Luxembourgish artist Pierre Blanc. It depicts a young child holding a toy horse, symbolizing childhood innocence and the charitable cause the stamp supports. The surtax collected from its sale went to aid children's welfare organizations.

Issued in 1924, this stamp marks the beginning of Luxembourg's long and celebrated tradition of issuing annual Caritas semi-postal stamps to raise funds for charitable works.