very rare1900-1945

OSS Adolf Hitler Propaganda Stamp

Name: OSS Adolf Hitler Propaganda Stamp
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1944 · 12 + 38 Pfennig

This propaganda stamp features a portrait of Adolf Hitler, subtly altered to depict a skull on his face, with the inscription 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and '12 + 38 PFENNIG'. It was designed to mimic a standard German definitive issue.

Produced by the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II, this stamp was a psychological warfare tool. It aimed to demoralize the German populace by associating their leader with death.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

propaganda world-war-ii heads-of-state forgery political

Image: US Govt Office of Strategic Services · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.