NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1943
MICHEL 850
8th ANNIV of the RAD
(Reich's Arbeits Dienst)
This series of 4 stamps was issued on 26th June 1943 to honour the Reich Labour force (RAD - Reichsarbeitsdienst). The RAD was in effect an extension of the Hilter Youth and although it started as a voluntary organisation by 1943 it was compulsory to join for a minimum of 6 months once the male child had become 17 years old. As can be seen by the design of these stamps the purpose of the RAD was to assit with government building projects such as autobahns as well as military service. Designed by Müller-Rabe and engraved at the State Printing Office in Vienna these stamps were prodcued on sheets (10x5) and are perf K14.
Mi 850
3+7Pf
dark yellow brown
3+7Pf
dark yellow brown
Valid until: May 1945
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
Mi 850 U
imperforate
imperforate
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 850 PF I
thin shading lines under the peak of the cap and shield
thin shading lines under the peak of the cap and shield
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 850
Mint, Unused
Mi 850
Mint, Unused
