Maximum card Statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and war

French West Africa - 1947 (FR-WA)

It was a federation of colonies from 1895 to 1958, included Senegal, Mali, and others. It was a hub of trade and culture under French rule, shaping modern West African history.

Stamp: French West Africa Red Cross Centenary, Lilac, face value 5f + 20f, depicting Marianne and the Cross of Lorraine. Issued in 1944 to commemorate 100 years of the Red Cross and support humanitarian efforts.

Postmark: Saint-Louis - Senegal, Circular Date Stamp - 16.12.1947
Postcard: Monochrome photo showing the ancient statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and war (edition unknown)

Concordance:

Thematic: Partial thematic concordance. The stamp honors humanitarian aid and resilience (Red Cross and Marianne), while the postcard depicts Minerva, symbol of wisdom and strategy. Both evoke ideals of protection and strength, but the connection is conceptual rather than direct.

- Geographic: Stamp and postmark originate from French West Africa (Senegal), while the postcard subject is from France (Poitiers). Geographic concordance is weak but remains within the broader French cultural sphere.

-Temporal: The postmark date (1947) falls within the valid postal period of the 1944 issue, ensuring full temporal concordance.