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 celebrations turned into week-long events where German policemen stood on street corners collecting money for the winter relief program.