Italy First Day Cover – Croce Rossa Italiana – 1980

Year: 1980

Postmark: 15.5.1980 – Roma Filatelico, Italy

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the International Red Cross Exhibition of Philately (Mostra Internazionale di Filatelia della Croce Rossa in Italia) in 1980. The cover highlights the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross, with a design symbolizing its international presence and relief work.

• Stamps:
• 70 lire – Red Cross flags on a striped background.
• 80 lire – Similar design with orange accent, Red Cross flags.
• Cachet: Illustrated cachet with map of Italy, a Red Cross emblem, and a symbolic helping hand. Text: Croce Rossa in Italia.
• Cancellation: First Day of Issue, 15 May 1980, Roma Filatelico, with Red Cross pictorial postmark.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Humanitarian, Red Cross, Medical Philately, International Exhibitions
• Stamp Values: 70 lire & 80 lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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