common1900-1945

Italian Social Republic, Definitive Issue, 1944

Name: Italian Social Republic, Definitive Issue, 1944
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1944 · 25c

This definitive stamp features a design of the Monument to the Fallen in Brescia. It was issued by the Italian Social Republic (Repubblica Sociale Italiana, or RSI), a German puppet state led by Mussolini after the Kingdom of Italy surrendered to the Allies. The stamp is inscribed "POSTE ITALIANE" and "REPUBBLICA SOCIALE ITALIANA".

Issued during the final chaotic years of World War II in Italy, these stamps represent the short-lived fascist republic established in northern Italy under German occupation.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

monuments architecture world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

scott32

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.