Yugoslavia postage stamps year 1984 Red Cross Fight against Tuberculosis complete MNH set
The Red Cross fight against tuberculosis (TB) was a significant public health initiative in the mid-20th century, and postage stamps often played a role in promoting awareness and raising funds for this cause. Yugoslavia issued several such stamps, typically featuring themes or imagery that highlighted the battle against TB, the role of the Red Cross, and public health advocacy.
Key Points about Yugoslav Red Cross TB Stamps:
- Purpose: These stamps were often semi-postal, meaning they carried a surcharge in addition to their postal value. The additional funds supported tuberculosis treatment, prevention programs, and Red Cross activities.
- Imagery and Themes:
- Health and hygiene symbolism (e.g., lungs, crosses, or figures representing health workers).
- The Red Cross emblem, frequently incorporated as a sign of international solidarity.
- Slogans or messages encouraging public awareness and cooperation against TB.
- Historical Context: Tuberculosis was a major health crisis in Yugoslavia and many other parts of the world in the 20th century. Public health campaigns used stamps as a medium to reach a wide audience, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention.
- Collectibility: These stamps are of interest to philatelists specializing in:
- Thematic collections, such as “Medical Philately” or “Red Cross Stamps.”
- Yugoslavian postal history.
- Fundraising stamps for health causes.
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