{"product_id":"1963-international-red-cross-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 International Red Cross 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ International Red Cross First Day Cover features an Art Craft cachet honoring the centennial of the organization. The cover is postmarked Washington, DC on October 29, 1963, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the founding of the International Red Cross in 1863 by Swiss humanitarian Henri Dunant. His efforts after witnessing the Battle of Solferino led to the Geneva Convention and the creation of the Red Cross movement, which has since provided aid in countless conflicts and disasters worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet prominently displays Dunant’s portrait alongside the Red Cross emblem and scenes of relief work, including a hospital ship and medical personnel. The Art Craft branding appears in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Mrs. Karl Greene in Nutley, New Jersey, the cover remains in clean condition with a clear postmark and well-centered stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of Red Cross, humanitarian, or Art Craft FDCs, offering both historical context and attractive cachet design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309799076,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082205_f5ad8ff3-2527-4563-ad4b-b8c183d7d4b6.jpg?v=1782231717","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1963-international-red-cross-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-2","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}