Estonia (German Occupation) 1941 Overprints

Estonia (German Occupation) · 1941 · Various

This series consists of definitive stamps of the Soviet Union, issued for use in Estonia in 1940-41, which were overprinted "Estland / Pärnu" or just "Estland" following the German occupation. The overprints were applied locally in various towns, such as Pärnu, to validate the existing Soviet-era postage for continued use under the new administration.

Issued in August 1941, these stamps mark the transition from Soviet to German occupation in Estonia during World War II. They represent a period of administrative change before specific German occupation stamps were introduced.