NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1942
MICHEL 812
HERO's DAY
(Heldengedenktag)
The following stamp was issued on 10th March 1942 to commemorate Hero's Day 1942. This stamp was designed by Prof. Richard Klein from a bronze by Paul Bronisch. The stamp was issued on sheets of 50 stamps and was unwatermarked Perf K 14. A special postmark was used for one day (15.3.1942) which depicted a sword with inscription 'They died for Greater Germany' and was issued from either Berlin, Munich or Vienna.
Mi 812
12+38Pf
green black
12+38Pf
green black
Valid until: 31st Dec 1942
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 812 PF I
'D' in 'HELDEN' has an extra horizontal line at the top
'D' in 'HELDEN' has an extra horizontal line at the top
Mi 812 PF II
white fleck in the headband level with the eye
white fleck in the headband level with the eye
Mi 812 PF III
hole in the helmet
hole in the helmet
Mi 812 PF IV
White fleck on the ear
White fleck on the ear
Mi 812 PF V
mole on the cheek
mole on the cheek
Mi 812 PF VI
mole on the neck
mole on the neck
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 812
Mint, Unused
Mi 812
Mint, Unused
