POSTAGE STAMPS
(1941)
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MICHEL 795
HITLER'S HEAD
40Rpf
BACKGROUND: This series of Hitler's head stamps was first introduced in Aug 1941 and gradually rolled out over the next few years as stocks of Hindenburg Medallion stamps were used up. Unlike the Hindenburg Medallions, which were released in four variants (if you include the six stamps re-issued to mark the death of Hindenburg), there is only a single issue of these stamps featuring Adolf Hitler.
Michel Numbers 793 to 798 (25Rpf through 80Rpf) were designed by Eric Meerwald, printed at the State Printing Works in Berlin and were printed recess on coated paper.
VALIDITY: 1st Aug 1941 until May 1945
VALUE: 40Rpf
COLOUR: dark lilac purple
WATERMARK: None
PERF: K14:14ΒΌ
AVAILABILITY: Recess printing on Sheets (10x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
VARIATIONS
ABOVE RIGHT: 795 U - imperforate
PLATE FLAWS
There were no major plate flaws
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
All stamps from here until the end of the page are from my collectionPOSTALLY UNUSED - MINT
