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POSTAGE STAMPS
(1942)

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MICHEL 818
WEHRKAMPFTAGE DER STURMABTEILUNG
COMBAT DAYS OF THE S.A.
6Rpf

BACKGROUND: This stamp was designed by Axster-Heudtlass to celebrate the foundation of the S.A. Sports Medal. This medal was a very prestigious award that was handed out to S.A. members who achieved a high standard in several events during S.A. Sports week. This stamp exists in a wide variety of shades from very light to very dark violet. The events were held in different towns on different dates and each town had its own special handstamp, available only on that day. There were 10 different cities that used this postmark. (Requires verification).

VALIDITY: 8th Aug 1942 until May 1945
VALUE: 6Rpf
COLOUR: blackish purple violet
WATERMARK:
PERF: K14
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (10x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown

SPECIAL CANCELLATION: Special handstamps were used in the various towns.

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VARIATIONS

The stamp exist in multiple shades and there is a single test printing.

ABOVE LEFT: 818 P - red violet, perf L14½

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PLATE FLAWS

ABOVE LEFT: 818 I - horizontal scratch across the upper part of the blade, level with the centre of the wreath.
ABOVE RIGHT: 818 II - small dark spot in centre of blade of sword just above centre of swastika

ABOVE LEFT: 818 III - small 's' shaped scratch in centre of blade, just above centre of swastika
ABOVE RIGHT: 818 IV - small white dot on lower left leg of swastika.

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