German Nothilfe: Elisabeth of Hungary

Germany · 1933 · 12+8 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary, with the country name 'Deutsches Reich' and 'Nothilfe' (Emergency Aid) inscribed, along with the 12+8 Pfennig denomination.

Issued in 1933, this stamp commemorates 10 years of German Nothilfe, a social welfare program providing aid during the difficult economic times of the Weimar Republic and early Nazi era. The surcharge contributed to these charitable efforts.