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Pro Patria -Biblical Accounts on Stamps of Switzerland 1966
The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1966 was Biblical accounts. Swiss Post issued a set of Five Stamps on 01 Jun 1966. A FDC with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.
The Biblical accounts featured on stamps are
5+5 ct – Heinrich Federer (1866-1928) Writer.
10+10 ct – Joseph’s Dream
20+10 ct – Joseph on the road.
30+10 ct – Maria with Child.
50+10 ct – The angel showing the right direction.
Pro Patria Stamps of Switzerland 1936 -2019 -An Introduction
Pro Patria (Switzerland) is a Swiss patriotic and charitable organisation founded in 1909 by a group of spirited citizens led by a merchant named Albert Schuster. Its purpose is to collect donations for the benefit of social and cultural works of national public interest. Pro Patria principally collects donations through the sale of postage stamps, postcards & badges, in co-operation with Swiss Post. Post offices sold Federal celebration postcards from 1910 to 1960 and postage stamps since 1936.
Each year a set of Postage stamps with a theme is issued by Swiss Post and the surcharge represents the donation to Pro Patria.
Since 1923 Pro Patria have also produced an Annual Federation Celebration Badge which is sold in Post Offices and by Volunteers.
Pro Patria Philately – It is a popular field of Philately throughout the World. Though the collection of stamps since 1936, used and mint condition may not be very difficult, both rarity wise and financially, but the interests lie in varieties of used products associated with stamps like FDCs, FDCs sent from Switzerland, Used Postcards and such like products.
Pro Patria -Biblical Accounts on Stamps of Switzerland 1965
The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1965 was Biblical accounts. Swiss Post issued a set of Five Stamps on 01 Jun 1965. A FDC with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.
The Biblical accounts featured on stamps are
5+5 ct – Father Florentini , Theodosius (1808-65).A Catholic Monk
10+10 ct – Goose with fishtail (Symbol of Evil)
20+10 ct – One of the Three Kings on way to Herod Antipas.
30+10 ct – Fish haul of apostles.
50+10 ct – The last temptation of Christ.
Pro Patria Greeting Cards -Switzerland 1969
The theme for the 1969 Pro Patria stamps was Art. The stamps were issued on 29 May 1969. A Greeting Card with a 50+20c Pro Patria stamp is listed. This stamp features Madonna with Child. The theme is Art, Stained glass and Religion.
100 Years of Pro Patria – FDC Miniature Sheet Switzerland 2009
Swiss Post issued a Miniature sheet to mark Centenary of Pro Patria on 08 May 2009. A FDC with MS is listed.
Pro Patria Maxim Cards-Signs on Stamps of Switzerland 1982
The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1982 was Signs. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 27 May 1982. Three Maxim Cards with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.
The Artisans Signs featured on stamps are
20+10 ct – Hotel Sun Willisau
40+20 ct – Auberge de l’onde, St Saphorin
70+30 ct – Hotel Three Kings, Rheinfelden
80+40 ct – Hotel Crown, Winterthur
Pro Patria -Artisans Signs on Stamps of Switzerland 1980
The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1980 was Artisans Signs. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 29 May 1980. A FDC with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.
The Artisans Signs featured on stamps are
20+10 ct – Masons & Carpenters (18th Century)
40+20 ct – Barbers ( 20th Century)
70+30 ct – Hatter ( 19th Century)
80+40 ct – Bakers (20th Century)
