German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 385
"First Year of the Red Cross in the DDR"
Issued: 23rd Oct 1953. Perf: 13½x13, watermark Wz 2 and available on sheets (10x5). Designed by Eigler and issued to commemorate the First Year of the Red Cross in the DDR.
Mi 385
24Pf
dark brown red
24Pf
dark brown red
Quantities Issued: 5,000,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955
Attention! Michel 385 is sensitive to water
VARIATIONS
Mi 385 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
Mi 385 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
Mi 386 Y II
watermark Wz 2 Y II
watermark Wz 2 Y II
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 385 PF I
bright spot in the neck of the patient
bright spot in the neck of the patient
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 385
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
Mi 385
Cancelled, Used
Cancelled, Used