Peru 1937 - Jorge Chávez, Aviator

Peru · 1937 · 50 Centavos

The stamp features a central oval portrait of pioneering Peruvian aviator Jorge Chávez. The country name 'PERU' is at the top, and the denomination '50 CTS.' is at the bottom.

This stamp commemorates Jorge Chávez (1887-1910), a Peruvian aviator famous for making the first flight over the Alps in 1910, an achievement that tragically cost him his life. The stamp likely honors his pioneering spirit and contribution to early aviation.