Accession Number: 2022.02.4.72 Stamp: Mi:DE-LU33, Sn:LU NB1, Yt:DE-LU 33, Sg:LU 429 Postmark: Black circle with “Tag der Deutschen Polizei” or “Day of the German Police” written at the bottom. Historical background: Celebrations called “The Day of the German Police” started in 1934 and honored the connection between the police and the German people. Overtime, these…

Accession Number: 2022.02.3.2.1 Historical background: The Feldhernhalle, containing the statues of Bavarian generals, was built in München’s Odeonsplatz between 1841 and 1844. The inscription “Lord deliver us!” was added to the monument in 1924 in reference to the German territory lost or occupied following World War I.  A Putsch march to the Beer Hall was…

Accession Number: 2022.02.3.4.3 Stamp: Mi: DR-AT 674, ANK:DR-AT 674 Postmark: A black circular postmark is dated 4-20-1939.  At the top of the circle it reads Wien, with a drawing of a house under it. The postmark was made as part of a celebration of Hitler’s 50th birthday along with the stamp on the right side of…

Accession Number:  2022.02.4.6 Historical background: The Day of National Labor – also known as May Day – was declared a national holiday on May 1, 1933 as a way for the Nazi Party to gain the support of German workers.  All Labor Day celebrations were organized by the government and any celebrations from other groups…

Accession Number:  2022.02.3.1.9 Stamp: Stamp Number DE 419, Yvert et Tellier DR 487, Stanley Gibbons DR 497B, AFA number DR 511, Unificato DR 487 Historical background:  Wittenberg is about 70 miles southwest of Berlin. Wittenberg is famous for its connection to religious reformer Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Many buildings in Wittenberg are associated…

Accession Number:  2022.02.3.1.18 Stamp: Stamp Number DE 419, Yvert et Tellier DR 487, Stanley Gibbons DR 497B, AFA number DR 511, Unificato DR 487 Historical background: The old market place and town hall were the central points of Frankfurt am Main. The Justica Fountain was erected in 1543 in the center of the marketplace. The…

Accession Number: 2022.02.8.3 Stamp: Mi:DR-AT 482, ANK:DR-AT 482 Postmark: Black circle with the date 21.8. 34. 16-17 in the middle. From Falkensee, Germany. Historical background: Hitler Youth was formed in the 1930’s as a way to spread Nazi Party ideology to young people. All youth between the ages of 10 and 18 were required to…

Accession number: 2022.02.8.1 Stamp: Mi:DR 565, Sn:DE 448, Yt:dr 524, Sg:DR 562, UnDR 524 Postmark: Rectangular postmark featuring a person with their arms spread wearing a long garment with large sleeves.  A castle on a stick is in their left hand and flowers resting on the right.  A German skyline is behind them. Artist: A.Berr…

Accession Number: 2022.02.8.2                                                                                                        …