1939 Switzerland Soldiers Stamp 12th Mountain Brigade Relief Fund

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Year of Issue

1939

Item Description

1939 Switzerland Soldiers Stamp 12th Mountain Brigade Relief Fund Unused Hinge Remnant 80% Original Gum.

This Powerful Poster Stamp From 1939 Is A Swiss Soldatenmarke (Soldier's Stamp) Issued By The Swiss Military's Gebirgsbrigade 12 (Mountain Brigade 12) As Part Of Its "Hilfsfond" (Relief Fund) Efforts. These Stamps Were Specifically Created During Periods Of Mobilization, Such As The Onset Of World War II, To Raise Funds For Welfare Activities Supporting Soldiers And Their Families. The Stamp Depicts A Swiss Soldier Standing Guard With A Steel Helmet And Rifle, Holding The Swiss National Flag Behind A Mother And Child. This Imagery Symbolizes Protection And The Army's Role In Safeguarding The Nation's People During Times Of Conflict. The Background Displays Majestic Alpine Peaks, Highlighting Switzerland's Strong Military Tradition In Mountain Defense. The Artist "H. Looser" And The Printer "A. Trüb & Co. Aarau" Are Noted At The Bottom, Signifying Its Production By One Of Switzerland's Well-Known Printers For Military-Related Ephemera. These Stamps Were Not Valid For Postal Use But Were Sold To Soldiers And Their Families As A Means Of Fundraising And Morale Support. Hilfsfond Geb. BR12 Stamps Like This Are Part Of A Broader Category Of Swiss Military Stamps Documented In Specialized Catalogs Such As Die Soldatenmarken der Schweiz 1914/18 1939/45 By Heinrich Sulser, Reflecting Their Historical Importance In Swiss Military Mobilization Efforts. Country Of Origin: Switzerland. Chat GPT

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