German Reich year 1944 Reich Labor Service stamps MNH
The stamps you are referring to are the commemorative issues released by the German Reich (Grossdeutsches Reich) in 1944 to honor the Reich Labor Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst or RAD).
This issue is known as the 10th Anniversary of the Reich Labor Service and consists of two primary stamps:
| Detail | Description |
| Year of Issue | 1944 |
| Theme | 10th Anniversary of the Reich Labor Service (RAD) |
| Number of Stamps | 2 different values (a set) |
| Design | 12+12 Pfennig: Depicts a male RAD member (Arbeitsmann) with a shovel over his shoulder. |
| Design | 24+24 Pfennig: Depicts a female RAD member (Arbeitsmaid) with a sheaf of grain/wheat. |
| Classification | These are semi-postal stamps (Wohlfahrtsmarken), indicated by the format “Value + Surcharge” (e.g., 12+12 Pf). The additional surcharge was a donation to a social or cultural cause, in this case, likely a wartime charity or fund associated with the RAD. |
| Inscriptions | The stamps typically bear the inscription “Grossdeutsches Reich” (Greater German Reich) and a reference to the RAD or the anniversary. |
These stamps are a significant philatelic reflection of the Nazi regime’s propaganda and the wartime emphasis on labor and service in Germany. They feature the official symbol of the RAD, which is the upward-pointing shovel blade.
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