Austria Military Aid Fund Stamp,1900 circa Occupation Of Bosnia- Herz. MVLH

Description: The stamp is in an excellent MVLH condition. The stamp was issued to fund the needs of soldiers involved in the occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Austria occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which began in 1878, marked a significant period in the history of the Balkans and the broader region of Southeast Europe. The occupation occurred in the aftermath of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, which resulted in the Treaty of Berlin in 1878. As part of the Treaty of Berlin, Austria-Hungary was granted the authority to occupy and administer the Ottoman territories of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which were still nominally part of the Ottoman Empire. This occupation was initially intended to be temporary, with the aim of stabilizing the region and implementing reforms. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina remained under Austro-Hungarian administration for more than 30 years, until 1908. During this period, Austria-Hungary implemented various reforms in the region, including modernization efforts, infrastructure development, and administrative changes. The occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary had significant political, social, and cultural implications for the region. It contributed to the rise of nationalist movements among the various ethnic and religious groups in the Balkans, including Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks. These nationalist sentiments would later play a role in the events leading up to World War I.

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Location: Kettering

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