NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1942
MICHEL 818
S.A. MILITARY TRAINING MONTH
(Wettkampftage der SA)
This stamp, issued on 8th August 1942 and valid through May 1945 celebrates the foundation of the S.A. Sports Medal. This medal was a very prestigious award that was handed out to S.A. members who achieved a high standard in several events during S.A. Sports week. Produced Perf K 14 and designed by Axster-Heudtlass on sheets of 100, these stamps exist in a wide variety of shades from very light to very dark violet. The events were held in different towns on different dates and each town had its own special postmark, available only on that day. There were 10 different cities that used this postmark. (requires verification).
Mi 818
6Pf
blackish purple violet
6Pf
blackish purple violet
Valid until: May 1945
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
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PLATE FLAWS
Mi 818 PF I
sword with a horizontal line through it level with wreath
sword with a horizontal line through it level with wreath
Mi 818 PF III
'S' in center of right half of sword, level with center of swastika
'S' in center of right half of sword, level with center of swastika
Mi 818 PF IV
on green paper
on green paper
Mi 818 PF V
white dot in lower left of swastika
white dot in lower left of swastika
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
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Mi 818
Mint, Unused
Mi 818
Mint, Unused
