Kotor German Occupation Overprint
German Occupation of Kotor · 1944 · 2 DIN
The stamp features a portrait of a young man (likely King Peter II of Yugoslavia) facing left, with an overprint 'DEUTSCHE VERWALTUNG KOTOR' (German Administration Kotor) and a new denomination '2 DIN' in black ink. The original stamp's denomination '1.50 DIN' is visible beneath.
This stamp was issued by the German occupation forces in Kotor, Montenegro, during World War II, overprinting existing Yugoslavian stamps to reflect the new administrative authority and currency. It represents a period of significant political upheaval and foreign control in the region.
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