German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953
Michel 401
"German Patriotism"
Issued: 9th to 30th Nov 1953. Perf: 13x12½, watermark Wz 2 and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Bade and Eigler and issued to celebrate German patriotism.
This stamp features Gebhard Leberecht Fürst Blücher von Wahlstatt (1742-1819), Prussian Field Marshall, leader of the wars of liberation; attacking Russian troops.
Mi 401
24Pf
dark blue
24Pf
dark blue
Quantities Issued: 2,100,000
Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955
VARIATIONS
Mi 401 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
Mi 401 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
Mi 401 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I
PLATE FLAWS
NO KNOWN PLATE FLAWS
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 401
Mint, Unused
Mi 401
Mint, Unused