Bulgaria Stamps
1944
At the outbreak of the Second World War Bulgaria was ruled by Tsar Boris III (1918–1943). Bulgaria entered World War II in 1941 as a member of the Axis alongside Germany, Italy and Japan but did not participate in Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of Russia in Jun 1941.
The sudden death of Boris III in mid-1943 pushed the country into political turmoil as the war turned against Germany, and the communist guerrilla movement gained momentum in the country. The government of Bogdan Filov subsequently failed to achieve peace with the Allies.
Bulgaria did not comply with Soviet demands to expel German forces from its territory, resulting in a declaration of war and an invasion by the USSR in September 1944. The communist-dominated Fatherland Front took power, ended participation in the Axis Alliance and joined the Allied side until the war ended. Bulgaria suffered little war damage and the Soviet Union demanded no reparations.
Michel 462 to 466
"Death of Tsar Boris III"
Issued 28th Feb 1944. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 467
"Tsar Simeon II"
Issued 12th Jun 1944. These stamps were printed typography and are perf line 11½ and K13.
Michel 15 and 16
"Official Stamps"
Issued 1944. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf L10½, 11½.
Michel 21 to 29
"Packet Stamps"
Issued 21st Mar 1944.
