Croatia Covers
1943
The Independent state of Croatia was established in parts of occupied Yugoslavia on 10 April 1943, after the invasion by the Axis powers. Its territory consisted of most of modern-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as some parts of modern-day Serbia and Slovenia, but also excluded many Croat-populated areas in Dalmatia (until late 1943), Istria, and Međimurje regions (which today are part of Croatia).
Michel 94 to 96
"Labour Service"
First Day Cover
Issued 17th Jan 1943. Stamps issued to commemorate the Labour Service, printed on watermarked sheets (3 x 3) and perf L 11.
Labour Service FDC
This FDC was issued to commemorate the Labour Service. The FDC features Michel 94, Michel 95 and Michel 96 and has a special cancel used to comemmorate the issue.
Michel 97
"700th Anniversary of Zagreb"
First Day Cover
Issued 21st Mar 1943. This stamp was issued to comemmorate the 700th Anniversary of Zagreb and features the Coat of Arms. Printed on sheets (2 x 4) and perf L 11¼.
700th Anniversary of Zagreb FDC
This FDC was issued to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of Zagreb in Mar 1943. The FDC features Michel 97 stamp and has a special cancel used to comemmorate the Anniversary.
Michel 100 to 102
"2nd Anniversary of Independence"
First Day Cover
Issued: 10th Apr 1943 to commemorate the second anniversary of the Independent state of Croatia. Printed on sheets (10 x 10) and (5 x 5) and perf L14.
2nd Anniversary of Independence FDC
This FDC was issued to commemorate the Labour Service. The FDC features Michel 100, Michel 101 and Michel 102 and has a special cancel used to comemmorate the event.
Michel 115
"Stamp Exhibition in Zagreb"
First Day Cover
Issued: 12th Sep 1943 to comemmorate the 3rd Stamp Exhibition in Zagreb. Printed on sheets (4 x 10) and perf L14½. This stamp is based on a painting by Professor Vladimir Kirin and was engraved by Professor Seizinger. It depicts St. Mary Church and the Cistercian Monastery in Zagreb around 1650.
Stamp Exhibition in Zagreb FDC
This FDC was issued to commemorate the Stamp Exhibition in Zagreb from 12th to 15th Sep 1943. The FDC features Michel 115 and has a special cancel used only at the exhibition in Zagreb. A number fo these FDC's also have the signature of the engraver, Professor Seizinger, as above.