uncommon1900-1945

Serbia 1941 German Occupation Overprints on Yugoslavia King Peter II Portrait Set

Name: Serbia 1941 German Occupation Overprints on Yugoslavia King Peter II Portrait Set
Brand: Serbia

Serbia · 1941 · 0.25 to 30 Dinar

This set of 15 stamps features the portrait of King Peter II of Yugoslavia, originally issued by Yugoslavia. Each stamp is overprinted with 'SERBIEN' (Serbia) diagonally and new denominations, reflecting the change in postal authority during the German occupation.

Issued in 1941, these stamps signify the German occupation of Yugoslavia during World War II and the establishment of the Nedić regime in Serbia. They represent a transitional period when Serbian postal services operated under German control, utilizing existing Yugoslavian stamps with new overprints.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint occupation world-war-ii portrait history

Catalog Numbers

scott316-330

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$18

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$12

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