GDR 1989, 50th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland
German Democratic Republic · 1989 · 10 Pf
This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland, which marked the beginning of World War II. The design features a stylized depiction of a broken swastika and a rifle, symbolizing the fight against fascism. The text reads "1. September 1939 - Niemals wieder!" which translates to "1st September 1939 - Never again!"
Issued by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in 1989, this stamp reflects the state's official anti-fascist ideology and its perspective on the origins of World War II, just before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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