US OSS Forgery of German Hitler Stamp (Michel 18a)
Germany · 1944 · 12 + 38 Pfennig
A block of four stamps featuring a profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, facing right. The inscription 'DEUTSCHES REICH' is at the top, and '12 + 38' Pfennig denomination is at the bottom.
This stamp is a psychological warfare forgery produced by the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1944 during World War II, intended to mimic German postal stamps for propaganda purposes.
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Image: U.S. Government (OSS) · License: Public domain
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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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