Hungary Stamps
1944

Michel 754
"St. Elizabeth (1207-1231)"

Issued: 1st Aug 1944. This stamp features St. Elizabeth (1207-1231) and measures 21 x 26mm. It was printed photogravure on sheets of watermarked 10 paper and is perf 15.

Elizabeth of Hungary (also known as Heilige Elisabeth von Thüringen, Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet, Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia or Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia), was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary, Landgravine of Thuringia, Germany, and a greatly venerated Catholic saint who was an early member of the Third Order of St. Francis, by which she is honored as its patroness.

Elizabeth was married at the age of 14, and widowed at 20. After her husband's death she sent her children away and regained her dowry, using the money to build a hospital where she herself served the sick. She became a symbol of Christian charity after her death at the age of 24 and was canonized on 25 May 1235.

Mi 754
20f
brown olive
Front

Mi 754
20f
brown olive
Reverse

Valid until: 30th Jun 1946

Quantities: Unknown

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Mi 754
Mint, Unused
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Mi 754
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Hungary Stamps 1944

Michel 754 "St. Elizabeth (1207-1231)"