German Propaganda Forgery - General von Witzleben
Germany · 1944 · 12+38 pfennig
This propaganda forgery of a German stamp features a portrait of General Erwin von Witzleben, replacing the original image of Adolf Hitler. The stamp retains the 'Deutsches Reich' inscription and the 12+38 pfennig denomination.
This stamp is a British propaganda forgery created in 1944, designed to undermine the Nazi regime by featuring General von Witzleben, a key figure in the 20 July Plot against Hitler who was executed that year.
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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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