The Slovak part of Czechoslovakia declared itself independent on March 14, 1939 and immediately signed a guarantee with Germany guaranteeing Slovakian independence, in effect making Slovakia a "protectorate". With the occupation of the Slovakian territory by Soviet troops in the summer of 1944, the Czechoslovak administration was restored.
Michel 111 "Andrej Hlinka"
Issued 20th Jan 1943. Printed Perf 14 on sheets (10x10). These stamps feature Andrej Hlinka.