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uncommon1900-1945
Adolf Hitler Portrait (Generalgouvernement)
Generalgouvernement (German occupation of Poland) · 1943 · 12+8 Groszy
The stamp features a profile portrait of Adolf Hitler facing right, with the text 'Generalgouvernement' at the top and the denomination '12+8 Groszy' at the bottom.
Issued by the German occupation administration in Poland (Generalgouvernement) in 1943, likely commemorating Adolf Hitler's birthday. The surcharge of 8 Groszy was typically for a specific wartime fund or cause, common for propaganda issues during World War II.
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Image: Wilhelm Dachauer · License: Public domain
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