DDR Germany postage stamps set year 1962 – National People’s Army MNH
That is a well-known set of stamps from the German Democratic Republic (DDR)!
The DDR postage stamp set from 1962 is titled “6th Anniversary of the National People’s Army (Nationale Volksarmee – NVA)” and it is a complete set of 5 stamps.
🇩🇪 Stamp Set Details
| Catalog Number (Michel) | Catalog Number (Scott) | Denomination | Subject/Description (Often features NVA soldiers and equipment) |
| 876 | 598 | 5 Pfennig | NVA Soldier with Radio equipment |
| 877 | 599 | 10 Pfennig | Soldier, Armored Carrier (Land Forces) |
| 878 | 600 | 15 Pfennig | Sailor on a Torpedo Boat (Volksmarine) |
| 879 | 2404 | 20 Pfennig | Pilot/Airman and Aircraft (Air Forces) |
| 880 | 602 | 40 Pfennig | Soldier, Tank (Land Forces) |
Key Information:
- Year of Issue: 1962
- Total Stamps in Set: 5
- Michel Catalog Numbers for the set: 876-880
- Scott Catalog Numbers for the set: 598-602 (Note: Scott numbering for the 20 Pfennig value may vary depending on the catalog edition).
- Theme: Commemorating the 6th anniversary of the NVA, highlighting the three branches of the military: Land Forces, People’s Navy (Volksmarine), and Air Forces (Luftstreitkräfte).
