NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1944
MICHEL 885
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 885
30+20Pf
black green olive
30+20Pf
black green olive
Only exists as type 'y', horizontal gum rippling
Valid Until: May 1945
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
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PLATE FLAWS
Mi 885 PF I
'ski lift' above left
'ski lift' above left
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 885
Mint, Unused
Mi 885
Mint, Unused
