Croatia Stamps
1944
The Independent state of Croatia was established in parts of occupied Yugoslavia on 10 April 1944, 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 150 to 153
"Postal and Railway Employee's Relief Fund"
Issued 3rd Feb 1944. Stamps issued to raise funds for postal and railway employees, printed on unwatermarked sheets (3 x 3) and perf L 11¼.
Michel 154 to 157
"War Invalids Relief Fund"
Issued 16th Feb 1944. Stamps issued to raise funds for War Invalids, printed on unwatermarked sheets (3 x 3) and perf L 11¼.
Michel 158 to 160
"Third Anniversary of the State of Croatia"
Issued 22nd May 1944. Stamps issued to comemmorate the third anniversary of the Croatian state, printed on unwatermarked sheets (4 x 5) and imperforate.
Michel 161
"Jure-Ritter Francetić"
Issued 22nd May 1944. This stamp features Jure-Ritter Francetić, the same as Michel 160 but now with changed value and color. Printed perf L14½ on sheets (5 x 6).
Michel 162 to 165
"State Labor Service"
Issued 20th Aug 1944. Stamps issued to celebrate the State Labour Service, printed on unwatermarked sheets (3 x 3) and a variety of perfs.
Michel 166
"State Labour Service"
Issued 20th Aug 1944. Stamps issued to celebrate the State Labour Service, printed on unwatermarked sheets (3 x 3) and perfs K12½.
Michel Block 7
"State Labour Service
Minisheet"
Issued 20th Aug 1944. Minisheet featuring Michel 166 and measuring 74 x 100mm.
Michel 167 to 169
"Red Cross"
Issued: 12th Nov 1944 to raise funds for the Red Cross. Printed on sheets (4 x 4) and perf L11¼.
Michel 3 to 7
"Help for the War"
Issued: 1st Jan to 19th Jul 1944. Printed perf L12.
