Croatia NDH stamps year 1941 -1944 Porto 2k Imperforated error
During the period of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH), which existed from 1941 to 1945, a variety of stamps were issued. Here are some key details about the stamps from 1941 to 1944:
1941
- Provisional Issues: The first stamps were provisional issues, using stamps from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia with a black overprint “NEZAVISNA DRŽAVA HRVATSKA” and the coat of arms.
- Croatian Red Cross Stamps: On October 12, 1941, the first issue for the Croatian Red Cross was released. These stamps were designed by Oto Antonini and printed in offset and letterpress by Tipografija d.d.
- Charity and Propaganda Stamps: A charity and propaganda stamp with a surtax was issued on December 5, 1941, for the exhibition “The Decisive Battle in the East”.
- Revenue Stamps: Revenue stamps were also issued in 1941.
1942
- First Definitive Postage Due Stamps: On November 12, 1942, the first definitive postage due stamps were issued. Designed by Oto Antonini, these stamps were printed in offset by Tipografija d.d. in Zagreb.
- Aviation Exposition Stamps: On March 25, 1942, stamps for the Aviation Exposition in Zagreb were released. These were designed by Rudolf Valić and printed in offset by Tipografija d.d..
1943
- Second Definitive Postage Due Stamps: The second definitive postage due stamps were issued in 1943, designed by Vladimir Kirin and printed in letterpress by Hrvatska državna tiskara.
- State Labour Service Stamps: On January 17, 1943, stamps for the State Labour Service were issued, designed by R. Auer and printed in offset by Tipografija d.d..
- Notable Historical Figures Stamps: On July 7, 1943, stamps featuring notable historical figures were released, designed by Ivo Režek and engraved by Karl Seizinger.
- Croatian Legionnaires Stamps: On July 15, 1943, stamps for the widows, children, and families of Croatian legionnaires on the Eastern Front were issued.
1944
- Third Definitive Postage Due Stamps: The third definitive postage due stamps were issued in 1943/44, designed by Vladimir Kirin and printed in offset by Hrvatska državna tiskara.
- War Invalids Stamps: On February 16, 1944, stamps for war invalids were released, designed by Ivo Režek and printed in offset by Tipografija d.d.
- Ustaška mladež Stamps: On May 22, 1944, stamps for the Ustaška mladež (Ustashe youth) were issued, designed by Oto Antonini and printed in photogravure by the State Press in Vienna.
These stamps reflect the political and social context of the NDH during World War II, often featuring themes related to the Ustaše movement and the war effort.
