POSTAGE STAMPS
(1943)
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MICHEL 828
TAG DER BRIEFMARKE
THE DAY OF THE STAMP
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 'Day of the Stamp' on 10th Jan 1943 on sheets of 50 stamps (5x10). There was a special handstamp used just for this one day that depicts the head of Mercury, the messenger of the Gods, facing to the left and inscribed 'TAG DER BRIEFMARKE 1943 - GEMEINSCHAFT DEUTSCHER SAMMLER' (DAY OF THE STAMP 1943 - COMMUNITY GERMAN COLLECTORS). A total of 27 cities used this special handstamp. The stamp was designed by Meerwald and engraved on sheets (5x10) and was perf K 13½:14¼. There was no official postcard for this year's event. This stamp was valid for use until May 1945.
Mi 828: 6+24Rpf - multicoloured - More Details
As well as the official stamp above there was also a sonderkarte printed in Vienna.
ABOVE: Sonderkarte More Details
3RD ANNIVERSARY OF WEHRMACHT CONTROL
The following souvenir sheet was only used in Holland and was issued by 'Die Deutsche Arbeitsfront N.S. Gemeinschaft "Kraft durch Freude" - 'The German Labor Front National Socialist Community "Strength through Joy" to commemorate three years of the German Army's occupation of Holland.
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MICHEL 829
10th ANNIVERSARY of ASSUMPTION to POWER
Issued on the 26th of Jan 1943 in sheets of 50 (10x5), this stamp celebrates 10 years of Nazi rule (Hitler became Chancellor of Germany n 30th Jan 1933). The stamp depicts a torchlight parade overlooked by the Nazi eagle resplendent atop the Brandenburg gate. Designed by Klein and produced at the State Printing Office in Vienna, the stamp is Perf K14. This stamp was valid for use until May 1945.
Mi 829: 54+96Rpf - blackish red - More Details
A special handstamp was issued to celebrate the occasion, used only on 30.01.43 and inscribed 'The Führer leads, we follow. 10th Anniversary of coming into power'.
MICHEL 830
SONDERSTEMPELMARKE
SPECIAL STAMP EMPIRE EAGLE
Issued 26th Jan 1943 and valid until May 1945 on sheets of 100 stamps (10x10). This stamp was issued to showcase special handstamps. The stamp is rather dull and simple so as not to detract from the handstamps that would be used to cancel it. The stamp could be used as a standard 3Rpf stamp or ideally fixed to a letter or card and stamped at the local post office with whatever the special handstamp of the day was. It amazes me that a country, now in its fourth year of a major war, and on the retreat on all fronts would indulge itself in what would appear to be the non-essential issue of stamps primarily to satisfy stamp collectors. The stamp was designed by Margraff and once again produced at the State Printing Office in Vienna on sheets (10x10) and Perf K14.
Mi 830: 3+2Rpf - bright olive brown - More Details
MICHEL 831 To 842
TAG DER WEHRMACHT & HELDENGEDENKTAG
ARMED FORCES' and HEROES' DAY
This series of 12 stamps was issued on the 21st of Mar 1943 with the intention of commemorating Wehrmacht Day and Hero's Remembrance Day. The stamps are very focused on military themes and coincide with the last major victory for the axis nations in World War 2 (The re-taking of Kharkov, Russia).
The stamps were designed by Meerwald and engraved at the State Printing Office in Berlin (Michel 831, 834 to 836, 839 to 841) and the State Printing Office in Vienna (Michel 832, 833, 837, 838 and 842) on sheets (5x10) perf K14. The stamps were valid for use until May 1945.
Mi 831: 3+2Rpf - U-boat Type VIIA - More Details
Mi 832: 4+3Rpf - Waffen SS Machine Gunners with MG34 machine gun - More Details
Mi 833: 5+4Rpf - Motorized infantry on BMW R75 motorcycles - More Details
Mi 834: 6+9Rpf - Wireless Operators of the Signal Corp - More Details
Mi 835: 8+7Rpf - Army Engineers constructing a pontoon - More Details
Mi 836: 12+8Rpf - German Stosstrupp (assault party) with Grenades - More Details
Mi 837: 15+10Rpf - Heavy Artillery with Mortar 18 howitzer - More Details
Mi 838: 20+14Rpf - Flak 38 Light Anti-Aircraft Gunners - More Details
Mi 839: 25Rpf+15Rpf - Junkers JU87b 'Stuka' dive bombers - More Details
Mi 840: 30Rpf+30Rpf - Ju-52/3M Paratroopers - More Details
Mi 841: 40Rpf+40Rpf - Panzer PzKRpfw IV Tank - More Details
Mi 842: 50Rpf+50Rpf - S-22, motor torpedo boat - More Details
MICHEL 843
TAG DER VERPFLICHTUNG DER JUGEND
YOUTH DAY
This stamp was issued on 26th Mar 1943 to honour the Hitler Youth and was valid until the end of the war in May 1945. The stamp was designed by Eric Meerwald and was printed photogravure on sheets of 50 (5x10) with horizontally ribbed yellow gum. The perforations are K14, and the paper is unwatermarked.
Mi 843: 6+4Rpf - blackish opal green - More Details
MICHEL 844 To 849
54th BIRTHDAY of ADOLF HITLER
This series of 6 stamps was issued on 13th Apr 1943 to celebrate Hitler's upcoming 54th birthday on 20th Apr 1943. There was a special handstamp used in Amsterdam, Berlin, Braunau, Munich, Nurnberg and Vienna. The handstamp is inscribed "UNSER FÜHRER BANNT - DEN BOLSCHEWISMUS - 20.4.1943.' - Our Führer banishes Bolshevism'. Designed by Klein these stamps were printed photogravure at the State Printing Office in Vienna on sheets (5x10) and are Perf K13½:14¼.
Mi 844: 3+7Rpf - red black - More Details
Mi 845: 6+14Rpf - blackish grey green - More Details
Mi 846: 8+22Rpf - indigo - More Details
Mi 847: 12+38Rpf - brownish carmine - More Details
Mi 848: 24+76Rpf - blackish brown carmine - More Details
Mi 849: 40+160Rpf - black grey olive - More Details
MICHEL 850 To 853
8. JAHRE REICH'S ARBEITS DIENST
8th ANNIVERSARY of the R.A.D
This series of 4 stamps was issued on 26th Jun 1943 to honour the Reich Labour force (RAD - Reichsarbeitsdienst). The RAD was in effect an extension of the Hitler Youth and although it started as a voluntary organisation by 1943 it was compulsory to join for a minimum of 6 months once the male child had become 17 years old. As can be seen by the design of these stamps the purpose of the RAD was to assist with government building projects such as autobahns as well as military service. Designed by Müller-Rabe and engraved at the State Printing Office in Vienna these stamps were produced on sheets (10x5) and are perf K14. The stamps were valid for use until the end of the war.
Mi 850: 3+7Rpf - dark yellow brown - More Details - Sheet
Mi 851: 5+10Rpf - green olive - More Details - Sheet
Mi 852: 6+14Rpf - dark ultramarine - More Details - Sheet
Mi 853: 12+8Rpf - red (shades) - More Details - Sheet
MICHEL 854
DAS BRAUNE BAND VON DEUTSCHLAND
The BROWN RIBBON RACE
The 10th Brown Ribbon Race, in 1943, was commemorated with a stamp issued on 27th Jul 1943. There were two special handstamps as well as a special slogan used for this event. The first handstamp was used only on the day of the race, 1st Aug 1943. Earlier in the meeting, on 25th Jul a second handstamp was used, again only for the day, to commemorate the 'German Alpine Prize' race. Designed by Prof. Klein and engraved at the State Printing Office in Vienna on sheets (5x10) and perf K 14, this stamp was valid for use until the end of the war.
Mi 854: 42+108Rpf - sienna (shades) - More Details
MICHEL 855 and 856
BIRTH CENTENARY of PETER ROSEGGER
Two stamps were issued on 27th Jul 1943 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Peter Rosseger. The 6+4Rpf was designed by Prof. Brunlechner and the 12+8Rpf was designed by Fuchs. These stamps appeared on sheets of 50 on unwatermarked paper. The perforation is K14, and the gum is horizontal or vertical and is smooth white to yellowish in colour. There was a special handstamp used to commemorate this event. The stamps were valid for use until the end of the war.
Mi 855: 6+4Rpf - dark opal green - More Details
Mi 856: 12+8Rpf - dark brownish red - More Details
MICHEL 857 and 858
GROβER PRIES VON WIEN
The VIENNA DERBY
Two stamps were Issued on 14th Aug 1943 to commemorate this event. They were designed by Hans Ranzoni the Younger and were recess printed at the State Printing Works in Vienna. Available in sheets of 50 (10x5) they are on unwatermarked paper, perf K14, and have satiny, yellowish gum. A special handstamp was used on the day of the race, 15th Aug 1943.
Mi 857: 6+4Rpf - red black - More Details
Mi 858: 12+88Rpf - brownish carmine - More Details
MICHEL 859
10. JAHRE WINTERHILFSWERK
10th ANNIVERSARY of the WINTER RELIEF FUND
Issued on 1st Sep 1943 and valid until May 1945, this von Axster-Heüdtlass designed stamp was manufactured on sheets of 50 (10x5), on unwatermarked paper and printed recess at the Vienna State Printing Works. The perforations are K14, and the gum is vertically ribbed or smooth and yellowish. A special handstamp was used in conjunction with the anniversary from 5th Dec 1943 until 19th Apr 1944 in 76 cities throughout Germany.
Mi 859: 12+38Rpf - brownish red - More Details
MICHEL 860 and 861
GERMAN GOLDSMITH'S SOCIETY
Issued on 1st Oct 1943, these E.R Vogenauer designed stamps depict St. George and the Dragon from a jewellery box residing in the "Residence" in Munich. They were recess printed by the Berlin State Printing Works on sheets of 50 (10x5), on unwatermarked paper. Perforate K14 they had smooth, yellowish gum. There was also an accompanying official postcard and a special handstamp.
Mi 860: 6+4Rpf - black green olive - More Details
Mi 861: 12+88Rpf - dark lilac brown - More Details
MICHEL 862
800. JAHRE HANSESTADT LÜBECK
800th ANNIVERSARY of HANSESTADT LÜBECK
A single stamp was issued on 24th Oct 1943 to commemorate this anniversary. Founded by Adolf von Schauenburg in 1143 Lübeck became a powerful independent city state (part of the Hanseatic League of free cities) until 1937 when it came under direct German control. This stamp represents a view of Lübeck from around 1500. The building is the "Holstentor" (Holsten gate) built in 1477 and a symbol of the city. The stamp was designed by A. Mahlau and was printed photogravure by the Vienna State Printing Works on unwatermarked sheets of 50 (10x5). There was a special handstamp used only on 24th Oct 1943 in Lübeck.
Mi 862: 12+8Rpf - blackish brownish red - More Details
MICHEL 863
20. JAHRESTAG DES MARSCHES ZUR FELDHERNHALLE MÜNCHEN
20th ANNIVERSARY of the BEER HALL PUTSCH
Issued: 5th Nov 1943. Designed by Franz Roubal this perf K14 stamp was issued in sheets of 50 (5x10) from the State Printing Works in Vienna. The inscription reads "And you still won" referring to the rise to power of the Nazi's in 1933. There was a special handstamp used to commemorate this event in Munich on the 9th of Nov 1943 and the stamp was valid for use until the end of the war.
Mi 863: 24+26Rpf - dark brownish red - More Details
MICHEL 5
TUNISIA BASED TROOPS
FIELD POST CONCESSION LABEL
Mar 1943 - This stamp was valid until 13th May 1943 when the German troops stationed in Tunisia surrendered to the British 8th Army. Designed by Lt Roleff this stamp was available on sheets of 100 from the offices of the field newspaper "Die Oase". Perforated 11½ they are unwatermarked and the gum is streaked. An estimated 1 million were printed but over half of these were destroyed and only a few hundred thousand were ever used.
Michel 5: No Value on Stamp - More Details
There are a vast number of counterfeit stamps on the market, and these should be expertised before buying as they can also be very expensive. Genuine cancellations will have a violet rectangular cancel with the words "Bei der Feldpost Eingeliefert" and another cancel indicating the unit's Feld post handstamp. In addition, a standard 20Rpf stamp was also required on packages.
