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NAZI GERMANY
POSTCARDS
MY DEUTSCHLAND, DEINE KOLONIEN!

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One of the most popular postcards issued during the Third Reich era was the following card inscribed 'Deutschland, Deine Kolonien!'. The first card appeared in 1933 and was then issued multiple times with minor changes in the design of both the postcard, and the value stamp. Specific dates are hard to determine so I have collected them all in one place for easier comparison.

The postcard design shows a Reich's Adler (Empire Eagle) standing on a rock with its wings outstretched. Behind the eagle is Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the African plains. Above the eagle and the mountain is a swastika flag blowing in the breeze.

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DEUTSCHLAND DEINE KOLONIEN!


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DESIGN TYPES

There are three basic designs to consider. Type 'I' does not have any text below the image on the left-hand pane, Type 'II' has a 2 line inscription below the image and Type 'III' has a 4 line inscription.

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TYPE I

FROM MY COLLECTION

TYPE II

FROM MY COLLECTION

TYPE III

FROM MY COLLECTION


TYPE II INSCRIPTION
"Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Sammler
Deutscher kolonialpostwertzeichen"



"Association of collectors
of German colonial postage stamps"
TYPE III INSCRIPTION
"Reichskolonialbund
Drei koloniale Tage - Dresden 1938
Deutsche Sammlergemeinschaft
kolonial - Breifmarkenschau"

"Reichskolonialbund
Three colonial days - Dresden 1938
German collectors' community
colonial - stamp exhibition"

Type I and Type II postcards with Hindenburg Medallion stamps appeared around 30th Jul 1938, those with Hitler portraits appeared in 1941.

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TYPE I VARIATIONS

There are 9 versions of the Type 'I' postcard (no text below the "Deutschland Deine Kolonien!' inscription) and the only difference between them is the value stamp on the top right-hand side of the card.

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(1)
1Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP121-E-1
(2)
3Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP122-E-2/01
(3)
5Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP126-E-1/01

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(4)
6Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP127-E-1/01

FROM MY COLLECTION

(5)
5Pf Luftpost
PP142-E-2/01
(see note 1 below)
(6)
1Pf Hitler Medallion
PP151-E-1/01

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(7)
3Pf Hitler Medallion
PP152-E-1/01
(8)
5Pf Hitler Medallion
PP155-E-1/01
(9)
6Pf Hitler Medallion
PP156-E-1/01

FROM MY COLLECTION


NOTE:
(1) PP142-E-2/01 exists in two different sizes: PP142-E-2/01 measures 148 x 105mm and PP142-E-2/02 measures 165 x 110mm.

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TYPE II VARIATIONS

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There are 8 versions of the Type 'II' postcard and the only difference between them is the value stamp on the top right-hand side of the card.

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(1)
3Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP122-E-2/02

FROM MY COLLECTION

(2)
5Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP126-E-1/02
(3)
6Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP127-E-1/02

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(4)
5Pf Luftpost
PP142-E-2/03
(5)
1Pf Hitler Medallion
PP151-E-1/02
(6)
3Pf Hitler Medallion
PP152-E-1/02

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(7)
5Pf Hitler Medallion
PP155-E-1/02
(8)
6Pf Hitler Medallion
PP156-E-1/02


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TYPE III VARIATIONS

There was only 1 version of the Type 'III' postcard and it is shown below. This time the card was issued to commemorate the German Colonial Show held in Dresden from 21st Jun to 10th Sep 1939. The identifying text on the card is as follows:

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There were two special postmarks used at the show and both can be found on the card below from my collection:

The first is inscribed "DRESDEN A1 | 3 koloniale Tage d.Reichskolonialbundes" and features an outline map of Africa.

The second is inscribed "DRESDEN A1 | Deutsche Kolonial Austellung" and features a German colonial solder on horseback on top of a rock formation.

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(1)
3Pf Hindenburg Medallion
PP122-C-63
1st & 2nd Special Cancels

FROM MY COLLECTION



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OTHER VARIATIONS

There were also other variations of this design that did not have any pre-printed stamp. This particular version was used for the 1939 Exhibition and has a sticker below the image and additional text that reads:

"Deutsche Kolonial=Austellung | Dresden 1939 | 21. Juni bis 10. September"
'German Colonial Exhibition | Dresden 1939 | June 21st to September 10th'


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MONO-COLOURED VERSION



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FROM MY COLLECTION



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COLONIAL EXHIBITION - DRESDEN
(Jun/Sep 1939)

This attractive postcard was used in Dresden from Jun to Sep 1939 at the Colonial Exhibition. The cards below each have the special cancellation used to commemorate the event. The one on the left was postally used but the one on the right is a favour cancel. The white patches on the map of Africa are the former German colonies of German East Africa, German South West Africa, Cameroon and Togo.

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FROM MY COLLECTION

FROM MY COLLECTION



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23-Nov-2021 06:50