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WWII Occupation - Alsace (Elsaß)

Wiener Klapperpost Overprint

This card was issued on 12 January 1941 to commemorate Stamp Day. The left side of the card depicts a Viennese postman, or “Wiener Klapperpost”.

The card is Third Reich MiNr. P241 overprinted for use in German-occupied Alsace.

Ten different commemorative cancels depicting various war scenes were available from 12-14 January.

Set Date(s)

12 January 1941

Wiener Klapperpost Overprint

This card was issued on 12 January 1941 to commemorate Stamp Day. The left side of the card depicts a Viennese postman, or “Wiener Klapperpost”.

The card is Third Reich MiNr. P241 overprinted for use in German-occupied Alsace.

Ten different commemorative cancels depicting various war scenes were available from 12-14 January.

Set Date(s)

12 January 1941