Norway Stamps
1945
The German occupation of Norway during World War II began on 9 April 1940 after German forces invaded the neutral Scandinavian country. Conventional armed resistance to the German invasion ended on 10 June 1940 and Nazi Germany controlled Norway until the capitulation of German forces in Europe on 8/9 May 1945. Throughout this period, Norway was continuously occupied by the Wehrmacht. Civil rule was effectively assumed by the Reichskommissariat Norwegen (Reich Commissariat of Norway), which acted in collaboration with a pro-German puppet government, the Quisling regime, while the Norwegian king Haakon VII and the prewar government escaped to London, where they acted as a government in exile.
Michel 303
"New Coat of Arms"
Issued 15th Feb 1945. Printed photogravure and perf K13.
It is now May 9th 1945 and the war in Europe is over. Norway returns to it's pre-war monarchy and the occupying German forces are vanquished.
The Norwegian people now begin the long process of rebuilding their country
Michel 304 to 306
"100th Death Centenary of Wergeland (poet)"
Issued 12th Jul 1945. Printed photogravure and perf K13.
Michel 307
"80th Anniversary of Norwegian Red Cross"
Issued 22nd Sep 1945 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Norwegian Red Cross. Printed photogravure and perf K13.
Michel 308 and 309
"50th Anniversary of The National Folklore Museum"
Issued 19th Dec 1945. Printed photogravure and perf K13.
