NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1944
MICHEL 881
ARMED FORCES' & HEROES' DAY
(Tag der Wehrmacht & Heldengedenktag)
This set of 13 stamps was issued on 11th Mar 1944 to commemorate Heroes Day on 17th March 1944. The complete set was designed by Prof. O. Anton and printed photogravure on coated paper by the Berlin State Printing Works. The stamps are unwatermarked, perforated K 14 and had yellow ribbed gum.
Mi 881
16+10Pf
black blue green
16+10Pf
black blue green
Only exists as type 'y', horizontal gum rippling
Valid Until: May 1945
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
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PLATE FLAWS
Mi 881 PF I
top serif of '1' on '+10' missing
top serif of '1' on '+10' missing
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 881
Mint, Unused
Mi 881
Mint, Unused
