German Reich year 1939 stamp Nuremburg Congress

German Reich stamp from 1939 related to the Nuremberg Congress.

In 1939, the German Reich (under Nazi rule) issued a stamp commemorating the annual Nazi Party Congress, which was held in Nuremberg. These congresses were significant propaganda events for the Nazi regime, showcasing their power and ideology.

The stamp you’re referring to likely depicts imagery related to the Nuremberg Rally (also known as the Reichsparteitag). These stamps often featured Nazi symbols like the swastika, or imagery of massed party members, flags, or structures associated with the rallies.

The 1939 Nuremberg Congress was particularly notable because it was the last one held before the outbreak of World War II. It was called the “Reichsparteitag des Friedens” (Rally of Peace), which was ironic given that Germany invaded Poland just days after the rally concluded, starting the war in Europe.

These stamps, like many issued during the Nazi era, were part of the regime’s extensive propaganda efforts. They were designed to promote Nazi ideology, glorify the party and its leaders, and foster a sense of national unity under Nazi rule.