SEMI-POSTAL ISSUES 1913-1940 (THE REGENCY) Nos. B69-71

b69-71

TYPE: SP7, 8, 9
ISSUED: March 10, 1920
PROCESS: Typographed
PAPER: Watermarked double cross, white paper
PERF.: 12
DESIGNED BY: Prof. Fr. Helbing
PICTURE: (SP7) Released prisoner walking home through snow
(SP8) Prisoners of war behind barbed wire fence
(SP9) Homecoming of soldier, meeting family
HISTORY: The premium (1k, 2k or 5k) was intended for the benefit of the Hungarian prisoners of war in Siberia on their return to Hungary
“Segitsuk Haza Vereinket” means “Help our own blood.”
“Hadifoglyaink Javara 2 Korona” means “For the benefit of war prisoners.”

NOTES: This set is known to exist imperf, also on cigarette paper.

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