1915 French Indochina Red Cross Surcharge Set

Vietnam · 1915 · 5, 10, 15 Centimes

This set of three stamps from French Indochina features a portrait of an Annamite woman, a common design for the era, with a distinctive red cross surcharge. The surcharges of 5c, 10c, and 15c were added to existing definitive stamps to raise funds for the Red Cross.

Issued during World War I, these stamps represent a colonial effort to contribute to humanitarian aid. The Red Cross surcharges were a common method for various nations and colonies to raise funds for war relief and medical services during this period.