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very rare1900-1945
German Propaganda Forgery Souvenir Sheet for Great Britain
Germany · 1944 · 1/2d to 3d
A souvenir sheet containing six forged British stamps, each depicting King George VI, with denominations ranging from 1/2d to 3d. The sheet includes text in English and Russian, identifying it as a German propaganda forgery.
This souvenir sheet is a significant example of German propaganda during World War II, produced by prisoners in Sachsenhausen concentration camp as part of Operation Bernhard, aimed at destabilizing the British economy.
Printing Method
Lithography
Catalog Numbers
michel3-8
Image: Unbekannt ; approved by German government · License: Public domain
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