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Old June 9th, 2008, 05:09 PM
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Default Re: Showing my WWII stamp collection

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Originally Posted by Skipper View Post
Some more nice temporary overprints on Hitler stamps when the Soviets occupied Glachau. The kinds of stamps you don't see eveyday! I have not identified the FELPOST Overprint the currency is KG or is it a kriegie issue from a Stalag?

The Feldpost overprint is neither; the kg stands for kilograms. The stamp was issued in November 1944 to allow family members to send 2 kg of winter clothing to soldiers at the front.
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