POSTAGE STAMPS
(1935)

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MICHEL 599
GEDENKE DES 9. NOVEMBER 1923!
REMEMBER NOVEMBER 9, 1923!
12Rpf

BACKGROUND: Two identical stamps (except the colour and value) were designed by H. Raebiger to commemorate the 12th Anniversary of the failed 1923 Munich Putsch. The design shows an SA (Sturm Abteilung) member standing in front of the Feldhernhalle, holding aloft the "blood flag" that became synonymous with the putsch where the Nazi's attempted to gain control of the Bavarian Government by force.

VALIDITY: 5th Nov 1935 until 31st Dec 1936
VALUE: 12Rpf
COLOUR: dark red
WATERMARK: Swastika
PERF: 14.
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (10x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown

VARIATIONS

Michel 599 U: Imperforate

PLATE FLAWS

There are no major plate flaws

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

All stamps from here until the end of the page are from my collection