Austria WWI War Welfare Kriegsfürsorge Block of 8 Allegorical Charity Stamps

A block of eight different 5 heller fundraising stamps from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, issued during World War I. Item Details Issuing Organization: Offizielle Kriegsfürsorge (Official War Welfare) Denomination: 5 heller Content: Block of eight different allegorical and patriotic designs. Historical Context This set of charity stamps was issued by the official War Welfare Office (Kriegsfürsorgeamt) of Austria-Hungary to raise funds for soldiers, their families, war widows, and orphans. The varied scenes were designed to evoke a range of patriotic and compassionate emotions, showing the war's impact on soldiers and civilians and the importance of charity and home-front support. The designs include soldiers leaving for the front, an angel comforting a family, a soldier on guard duty, a boy working at a forge, an angel watching over war orphans, youth sports, and allegorical figures of charity. Combined Shipping We offer combined shipping. You pay the shipping fee for one item, and all other eligible items purchased in the same order will ship free. For heavier lots, shipping will be calculated. You may proceed with your purchases, and any overpayment on shipping charges will be refunded. A Note for International Buyers: Please be aware that Hip's system does not allow us to send a combined invoice for international orders. If you purchase multiple items, please proceed with payment for all. We will promptly refund any shipping overages you have paid. This is our standard practice, and we do it all the time. Important Note on Shipping Speed: We ship orders extremely fast, often on the same day of purchase. If you plan to purchase additional items over several days and wish to combine them into a single shipment, please contact us immediately after your first purchase to let us know. Otherwise, your initial order may be shipped before you have a chance to add to it.

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