uncommon1900-1945

German Occupation Overprints on Soviet Stamps, 1941

Name: German Occupation Overprints on Soviet Stamps, 1941
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1941 · Not specified

This stamp features a Soviet Union postal stamp from 1941, which has been overprinted by the German Third Reich. The overprint signifies the German occupation of Soviet territories during World War II, transforming the original Soviet issue into a stamp for the occupying power.

During World War II, Germany occupied vast territories of the Soviet Union. To assert control and for postal services in these occupied regions, German authorities often overprinted existing Soviet stamps with German symbols or text, such as 'Ukraine' or 'Ostland', for use in the occupied territories.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

world-war-ii occupation military history propaganda

Catalog Numbers

sgRefer to Germany, Occupation Issues (e.g., B1-B100s for Ukraine)

scottRefer to Germany, Occupation Issues (e.g., B1-B100s for Ukraine)

michelRefer to Ukraine (Deutsche Besetzung) (e.g., 1-100s)

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

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.