German Nothilfe: Saint Elisabeth of Hungary

Germany · 1933 · 6+4 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary, a medieval princess known for her charity, commemorating 10 years of German Nothilfe. It bears the inscription 'Deutsches Reich' and a 6+4 Pfennig denomination.

Issued in 1933, this stamp celebrates a decade of the German Nothilfe (Emergency Aid) program, a vital social welfare initiative during a period of economic hardship. The surcharge contributed directly to these charitable efforts.