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Red Cross (2005)

 

 

 Issue Name:

Red Cross 2005

 Thai Issue Name:

กาชาด ๒๕๔๘

 Issue Date:

2005/2548-03-30

 Cause:

To publicize the Thai Red Cross

 Catalogue Number:

2005/8

 Denomination:

3 Baht

 Unused Value:

4 Baht

 Used Value:

2 Baht

 Thailex Collection:

Unused stamp

 Size:

27 x 45 mm

 Quantity of Stamps:

700,000 pieces

 Printer:

Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand

 Subject:

A red cross and an illustration of the first Thai Red Cross' flag (fig.), which consists of a golden field with a square golden frame that encloses the Royal Crown, two red crosses inside a square and diamond shaped frame, and a snake entwining the Rod of Aesculapius. Underneath the chadah-style crown is a yan sign, which is also found in the rhombus placed over the red crosses.

 Related Link:

Thai Red Cross Society, vexillology, snake, chadah, yan