Germany Third Reich stamps year 1941 Charity set MNH
The Germany Third Reich “Charity Set” for the year 1941 is formally known as the Winter Relief Fund (Winterhilfswerk – WHW) set.
Like all WHW issues, these stamps were semi-postal, meaning they had a postage value (the first number) plus a surcharge (the second number) that went directly to the Winter Relief Fund for social welfare, particularly during the harsh winter months.
1941 Winterhilfswerk Set Details
- Issue Date: The set was issued in late 1941 (typically late November/early December) for the 1941-1942 Winterhilfswerk campaign.
- Number of Stamps in the Set: The complete set consists of four distinct stamps.
- Theme: The 1941 set is known as the “Handicraft and Trades” set or “German Craftsmen” set, and features historic representations of German trades.
| Michel Catalog No. | Denomination (Postage + Surcharge) | Description / Theme |
| B193 (or 785) | $3\text{Pf.} + 2\text{Pf.}$ | Weaver (Weberei) |
| B194 (or 786) | $6\text{Pf.} + 4\text{Pf.}$ | Potter (Töpferei) |
| B195 (or 787) | $12\text{Pf.} + 6\text{Pf.}$ | Joiner / Cabinetmaker (Tischlerei) |
| B196 (or 788) | $15\text{Pf.} + 10\text{Pf.}$ | Goldsmith (Goldschmiedekunst) |
(Note: The Michel catalog numbers can vary depending on the specific catalog edition, but the semi-postal “B” series numbers (B193-B196) are standard, as are the main German Reich numbers (785-788).)
This issue continues the long-standing tradition of the Winterhilfswerk stamps, which were a major propaganda and fundraising tool for the Nazi regime.
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