Sweden Stamps
1943
Unlike other European countries during World War II, Sweden was able to maintain it's neutrality. However it was a difficult balancing act, with the Swedish Government sometimes breaching its neutrality status in favor of both Germany and later, the Western Allies.
During the German invasion of the Soviet Union (June 1941), Sweden allowed the Wehrmacht to use Swedish railways to transport the German 163rd Infantry Division along with heavy weapons from Norway to Finland. German soldiers traveling on leave between Norway and Germany were also allowed passage through Sweden (the so-called permittenttrafik). Iron ore was also sold to Germany throughout the war.
For the Allies, Sweden shared military intelligence and helped to train soldiers made up of refugees from Denmark and Norway, to be used in the liberation of their home countries. It also allowed the Allies to use Swedish airbases between 1944 and 1945.
Michel 297 to 299
85th Anniv of birth of
King Gustav V
Issued 4th May 1943 to 7th Jul 1953. This stamp was printed intaglio and are perf 12¾.
Mi 297
20 Ö
carmine-red
20 Ö
carmine-red
Mi 298
30 Ö
corn-blue
30 Ö
corn-blue
Mi 299
60 Ö
purple
60 Ö
purple
Michel 300 and 301
50th Anniv of
Swedish Protection Associations
Issued 22nd Jul 1943. These stamps were printed intaglio and are perf 12¾.
Mi 300
10 Ö
purple
10 Ö
purple
Mi 301
90 Ö
corn-blue
90 Ö
corn-blue
Michel 302 and 303
100th Anniv of the birth of
Oscar Montelius
Issued 1st Jul 1943. These stamps were printed intaglio and are perf 12¾.
Mi 302
5 Ö
dark green
5 Ö
dark green
Mi 303
120 Ö
red-lilac
120 Ö
red-lilac