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.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Image: E. Böhm for the Reichspost of the German Empire · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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