Azad Hind Stamps
1943
Michel I
"Free India"
This stamp was commissioned by the 'Indian Independence Movement', led by Subhas Chandra Bose, a rebel group that sought independence for India from Britain. The Free India government 'Azad Hind' was only recognnised by the German, Italian and Japanese governments. The stamp was designed by husband and wife Axter-Heudtlass in Berlin. It exists in both perf (Type A) and imperforate (Type B) varieties.
Mi I
1A+1A
dark brown
variations
1A+1A
dark brown
variations
Valid until: Unknown
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
Mi IA
Perf
Perf
Mi IB
Imperf
Imperf
PLATE FLAWS
NO KNOWN PLATE FLAWS
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi IA
Type A
Mint, Unused
Type A
Mint, Unused
Mi IB
Type B
Mint, Unused
Type B
Mint, Unused