Original wartime German postal issue from the Third Reich period.

This is an authentic 12 Pfennig German Reich definitive postage stamp, issued between 1941 and 1944 during the Second World War. Featuring a right-facing profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, this stamp formed part of the standard postal series used daily throughout Nazi Germany.

Produced in extremely large quantities for everyday correspondence, stamps of this type circulated widely across civilian and military mail systems during the war. Today, they survive as historical artifacts, offering insight into the visual culture and state symbolism of the period rather than rarity or propaganda value.

Details

• Country: Germany (Deutsches Reich)

• Denomination: 12 Pfennig

• Issue Period: 1941–1944

• Series: Hitler Definitive Issue

• Catalog References: Michel Mi. 795 / Scott #518

• Condition: Unused example with intact perforations and strong colour

• Mounting: Displayed in a modern protective holder (holder not original to the period)
  

Historical Context

During the Second World War, German postal issues were standardized under strict state control, with Hitler’s portrait mandated across definitive stamp designs. These stamps were not commemorative; they were utilitarian objects used millions of times each day, making surviving examples common but historically illustrative.

Collector Notes

• Authentic WWII-era postal artifact

• Common issue due to mass wartime production

• Collected for historical context, not scarcity

• Suitable for WWII displays, study collections, or educational reference
  

Disclaimer

This item is sold strictly as a historical collectible. Armchair Generals does not endorse the ideology or actions of the Nazi regime. The stamp is presented for educational and preservation purposes only.