War invalids

Memories of the First World War in Belgium (part 3)

Written in: Dutch • Cees Janssen • 19 August 2014

During the First World War, Belgium suffered hundreds of thousands of dead and wounded. Campaigns were undertaken to raise funds for the disabled, including the issuance of a surcharge stamp. The proceeds were intended for...

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