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1917 Inland Postcard
Four separate picture cards were issued for the 1917 National Festival, raising funds for the Swiss Red Cross
The vignette features a
picture of Henri Dunant
(1828-1910), founder
of the Red Cross
Card without imprinted
postage stamp. Issued
for military field post
use.
Good Samaritan in front of the Alps
Artist: Emil Cardinaux (1877- 1936)
No’s sold: 171,747
Sale Price: 20c, with 15c donated to the Swiss Red Cross
