British WWII Propaganda Forgery: Himmler Head on German Stamp
Germany · 1943 · 12+8 pfennig
This stamp depicts a portrait of Heinrich Himmler, replacing Adolf Hitler, on a German semi-postal stamp design featuring an eagle and swastika. Two variations are shown, distinguished by the width of the background lines.
Created by the British during World War II, this propaganda forgery aimed to discredit the Nazi regime by substituting Hitler's image with Himmler's, a figure widely associated with the SS and its atrocities, on official German postage.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: British Government · 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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