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3c International Red Cross single
Object Details
- Description
- This Red Cross Issue stamp honors the International Red Cross, a humanitarian institution founded in 1863. The organization provides relief assistance and aid to victims of armed conflicts. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. The stamp features an image of the globe and the Red Cross symbol.
- United States; International Red Cross; war; assistance; Switzerland; map; globe; peace
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- November 21, 1952
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5043
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (deep blue, carmine); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1016
- Topic
- Health & Medicine
- Humanitarian Causes
- Organizations & Associations
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5043
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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