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British Propaganda Forgery for Occupied Norway
uncommon1900-1945

British Propaganda Forgery for Occupied Norway

Norway · 1941 · 20 ØRE

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Haakon VII of Norway, with 'NORGE' at the top and '20 ØRE' at the bottom, mimicking a standard Norwegian definitive issue.

This stamp is a British propaganda forgery created during World War II for German-occupied Norway, intended to undermine the occupation authorities or spread disinformation.

Image: British Government · License: Public domain

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