Nazi Germany Courland 6 Pfennig Overprint
Nazi Germany · 1945 · 6 pfennig
The stamp features a profile portrait of Adolf Hitler facing right, with a black overprint 'KURLAND' and '20. APR. 1945' applied diagonally. The original denomination of 6 pfennig is visible below the portrait.
Issued for German forces trapped in the Courland Pocket during the final days of World War II, this stamp represents an emergency postal measure. It was released on Adolf Hitler's birthday, just ten days before his death and the collapse of Nazi Germany.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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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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