German Reich postage stamps year 1935 Craftsman Competition MNH set
German Reich 1935 “Craftsman Competition” Postage Stamps
Official Title:
The stamps you are referring to are known as the “Apprentice’s Vocational Contest” (Reichsberufswettkampf) stamps, issued by the German Reich in 1935 to commemorate the first national craftsman (apprentice) competition.
Issue Details:
- Michel Numbers: 571 and 572
- Date of Issue: 26th April 1935
- Designer: Karl Diebitsch
- Purpose: To mark the 1st Apprentice’s Vocational Contest, an annual event from 1935 onward
- Design: A hand holding a laurel wreath (symbolizing victory and achievement) with the flag of the Hitler Youth in the background
- Denominations and Colors:
- Michel 571: 6 Reichspfennig (green)
- Michel 572: 12 Reichspfennig (red)
- Production Details:
- Printed in sheets of 10 x 10 (100 stamps per sheet)
- Coated paper, perforation K 14
- No watermark
- Two types: ‘x’ (vertical gum rippling) and ‘y’ (horizontal gum rippling)
- Validity: Until 31 December 1936
Philatelic Notes:
- These stamps are notable for their strong visual association with the Hitler Youth, reflecting the regime’s emphasis on youth and vocational training.
- No special postmark or slogan postmark was associated with this issue
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