NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1940
MICHEL 748
REINTEGRATION of EUPEN
MALMEDY & MORESNET
25th Jul 1940: On the 25th July 1940, the State Printing Works in Berlin issued these two stamps to celebrate the return of the towns of Eupen, Malmedy and Moresnet to Germany following the German invasion of Belgium. The stamps were designed by E.R Vogenaur and were printed on sheets of 50 (10x5), swastika watermarked paper, Perf K14. There were 3 identical (except for the name of the town) special postmarks that featured a swastika and the slogan "Homecoming to the Greater Germany".
Mi 748
6+4Pf
blackish opal green
6+4Pf
blackish opal green
Valid until: 31st Dec 1940
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
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PLATE FLAWS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 748
Mint, Unused
Mi 748
Mint, Unused
(2)
Mi 748
Cancelled, Used
Mi 748
Cancelled, Used
(3)
Mi 748
Mint, Unused
Mi 748
Mint, Unused
