uncommon1900-1945

Montenegro Occupation by Italy, Definitive Issue

Name: Montenegro Occupation by Italy, Definitive Issue
Brand: Montenegro

Montenegro · 1941 ·

This series of stamps was issued during the Italian occupation of Montenegro in World War II. The design features a portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, overprinted with 'CRNA GORA' in Cyrillic script, which translates to Montenegro. The stamps were Italian definitives repurposed for use in the occupied territory.

Following the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941, Montenegro was occupied by Italy and established as a protectorate. These stamps represent the period of Italian administration before the German occupation in 1943.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

occupation world-war-ii royalty king-victor-emmanuel-iii

Catalog Numbers

sgN1-N12

scottN1-N12

michel1-12

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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