POSTAGE STAMPS
(1939)
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22-Feb-2023 08:41
MICHEL 689
REICHSBERUFSWETTKAMPF
APPRENTICE'S VOCATIONAL CONTEST
6Rpf
BACKGROUND: Two stamps, a 6Rpf and a 12Rpf, were issued on the 4th Apr 1939 to commemorate the annual Reicsberufswettkmpf. The design, by Meerwald, features the Reich's Adler with outstretched wings holding a cog (symbolising industry) emblazoned with the swastika. Behind the Reich's eagle is a wreath symbolising victory and strength. Despite the name of the event this was not only for apprentices as it also attracted many older competitors.
VALIDITY: 4th Apr 1939 until 31st Dec 1940
VALUE: 6Rpf
COLOUR: black bluish green
WATERMARK: Swastika
PERF: K14
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (10x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
VARIATIONS
There are no major variations
PLATE FLAWS
There are no major plate flaws
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
All stamps shown from here until the end of the page are from my personal collectionMINT / UNUSED
