NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1935

MICHEL 584
WELTTREFFEN der H.J. (Hitlerjugend)
(Hitler Youth Movement)

This series of two stamps was also designed by Karl Diebitsch and was issued on 25th July 1935. They were produced on sheets of 100 which bore a swastika watermark. The stamps depict a Hitler Youth (Jungvolk) member blowing a trumpet which has the flag of the Hitler Youth emblazioned on it. Hitler Youth jamborees were held at various cities thoughout the year. the stamps themselves were produced on sheets (10x10) on coated, swastika watermarked paper and are Perf K 14. There are two variations - type 'x' has vertical gum rippling and type 'y' has horizontal gum rippling.