German Reich postage stamps year 1937 Air defence used set
📮 1937 “Air Defence / Luftschutz” Stamp Set
In 1937, the German Reich issued a special commemorative set honoring the activities of the Reichsluftschutzbund (Civil Air Defence League). These stamps are commonly catalogued under the Luftschutz theme, meaning air defence or air raid protection.
👇 Details of the set:
| Michel Catalog No. | Denomination | Issue Date | Motif |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi 643 | 3 Pfennig | 3 March 1937 | Air raid warden with protective shield |
| Mi 644 | 6 Pfennig | 3 March 1937 | Air raid warden with protective shield |
| Mi 645 | 12 Pfennig | 3 March 1937 | Air raid warden with protective shield |
✔️ These three stamps were issued on 3 March 1937 and remained valid for postage until 31 December 1938.
🖼️ Design & Theme
- Theme: Civil Air Defence (Luftschutz) — part of Nazi Germany’s wider public safety and propaganda efforts in the pre-World War II period.
- Artwork: All three values show an air raid warden figure holding a protective shield, symbolizing community protection and preparedness.
- Designer: They were based on artwork by noted graphic artists used in civil defence poster and propaganda styles of that era (often attributed to artists like Ludwig Hohlwein).
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