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Stamps - Imperforated Flemish Legion Private Donation Stamps

Stamps - Imperforated Flemish Legion Private Donation Stamps

LOT US1-354
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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US LOT US1-354
EAN 4000000002971
US LOT US1-354
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 4000000002971
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
US LOT US1-354
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 4000000002971
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

During late May 1941, free postal privileges for mail weighing up to 250gms, were given to Belgian nationals while serving in the German armed forces. A fee of 3 Francs was charged in Belgium for mail weighing 250 to 1000gms. A 20Rpf for mail posted by Germans nationals.

The Belgian government issued a number of Propaganda labels for the Flemish Legion.

On 23 December 1941, the Brussels firm of De Reume printed four miniature souvenir sheets with four labels each, shown above. Each label shows a symbolic propaganda representation between the medieval Flemish Knights and the Legionnaires. Each label also bears the Legion emblem with the inscription reading "Volunteer Legion Flanders/Military Mail/Eastern Front/1941." The labels have a surtax value of 50 Francs each. The proceeds were used to benefit the Legionnaires or family members. A total of 30,000 sets was issued.

Here a complete set of the imperforated version in mint condition. Very rare.


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Seller
History Trader Inc., 521 Thorn Street #165, Sewickly, PA 15143-0165, USA