Nazi Germany Himmler Forgery (British Propaganda)
Germany · 1943 · 12 + 38 Pfennig
The stamp depicts a portrait of Heinrich Himmler, a high-ranking Nazi official, facing right, in the style of contemporary German definitive stamps featuring Adolf Hitler. The text 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and '12 + 38 PFENNIG' are visible.
This stamp is a British propaganda forgery from World War II, created to undermine the Nazi regime by replacing Hitler's image with that of Himmler, a figure associated with the SS and atrocities, on German postage. It was intended to be circulated within Germany.
Printing Method
Offset
Image: Почта Германии и пропагандистские службы Великобритании; отсканировано <a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nickpo" class="extiw" title="ru:User:Nickpo">User:Nickpo</a> · 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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