Austria (1914–1916) Charity Poster Stamp 20 Heller Military Widow Orphan Fund

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Year of Issue

1914–1916

Item Description

Vintage Austria (Circa 1914–1916) Charity Poster Stamp 20 Heller Imperial And Royal Austrian Military Widows’ And Orphans’ Fund, Vienna MNH.

This Poster Stamp Represents A Charitable Contribution Label Issued For The K.K. Österreichischer Militär-Witwen-Und Waisenfond, Wien (Imperial And Royal Austrian Military Widows’ And Orphans’ Fund, Vienna). The Denomination Marked Is 20 Heller, Indicating A Small Voluntary Contribution Toward This Welfare Organization, Which Supported Families Of Fallen Or Deceased Soldiers In The Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Design Features A Prominent Imperial Austrian Double-Headed Eagle, Crowned And Bearing A Shield, Emphasizing The Official And Patriotic Nature Of The Fund. The Crest Symbolizes The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy’s Authority And Legitimacy, Reinforcing The State’s Role In Caring For Military Families. The Ornamental Frame And Classical Typography Reflect Austro-Hungarian Design Aesthetics Of The Late 19th And Early 20th Century, While The Golden Panel With Black Lettering Clearly Communicates The Fund's Purpose. Such Stamps Were Often Affixed To Documents Or Sold To Raise Awareness And Generate Funds, Blending Charitable Giving With Civic Duty And National Pride In The Pre-WWI Era. This Charity Poster Stamp Was Issued In Austria-Hungary Likely Between 1908 And 1916, During The Final Years Of The Empire. The Use Of “K.K.” (Kaiserlich-Königlich, Meaning “Imperial-Royal”) Specifically Refers To Institutions Of The Austrian (Cisleithanian) Part Of The Austro-Hungarian Empire Prior To 1918. The K.K. Österreichischer Militär-Witwen-Und Waisenfond Was Particularly Active During The Balkan Conflicts And Early World War I Years, Suggesting That This 20 Heller Charity Stamp Was Issued Circa 1914–1916, Possibly As Part Of Wartime Relief Fundraising. The Classical imperial styling and the absence of later symbols associated with the Republic also point to a pre-1918 date, prior to the dissolution of the empire. Chat GPT

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