Luxembourg Caritas 1924, Child with Doll

Luxembourg · 1924 · 10c

This stamp is the first in a long-running series of 'Caritas' (charity) issues from Luxembourg. The design features a young child holding a doll, symbolizing the charitable cause of child welfare that the surtax supported.

Issued to raise funds for Caritas Luxembourg, a Catholic relief and social service organization, this stamp established a tradition of annual charity issues that continues to this day.