NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1939

MICHEL 689
APPRENTICE's VOCATIONAL CONTEST

This stamp was issued on the 4th April 1939 and was valid through 31st December 1940. No special postmark was used to commemorate this event. The design, by Meerwald, features the Reich's Adler with outstretched wings holding a cog (symbolising industry) emblazoned with the swastika. Behind the Reich's Adler is a wreath symbolising vistory. Despite the name of the event this was not only for apprentices as it also attracted many older competitors. The stamp is perf K 14 on coated, swastika watermarked paper (10x10).