Postage stamp, 8 Reichsmarks +22 schillings, issued for the birthday of Adolf Hitler

Identifier
irn45765
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2005.375.11
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.120 inches (2.845 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)

Archival History

The postage stamp was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by Terry Friedman.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Terry Friedman

Scope and Content

Postage stamp issued by the German government to commemorate the 54th birthday of Adolf Hitler on April 20, 1943. It was issued in a series of 6. Designed by Gottfreid Klein, it features a realistic portrait of Hitler in right profile, with a quill, torch, and sword in the borders.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Rectangular paper stamp with perforated edges and a graphic design in dark blue ink. Front center has a realistic portrait of Adolf Hitler facing right and surrounded by a wreath, flanked on the left by a torch with a swastika and overlaid by a palm branch and on the right by a sword with the Nazi emblem and a swastika. On the lower left side is the date, with German text in lower center border. Denomination 8 is in the top left and +22 is right of center. Reverse is covered with aged yellowed adhesive. Stamp is not canceled.

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