Italy Republic Sociale year 1944 – Emission locale A.M.S. postage stamps
The “Italy Republic Sociale” (Italian Social Republic, or RSI) in 1944 issued postage stamps under German occupation. The “Emission locale A.M.S.” refers to specific local overprints or issues for military or administrative use in regions controlled by the RSI. These stamps, often referred to as “Gothic Line” issues, were typically overprinted on existing Italian stamps with new denominations or markings to meet the postal needs of the time.
During this period, local emissions could have been for specific areas under German or RSI control, and these overprinted stamps are collectible due to their historical context. Stamps from this era often featured surcharges, overprints like “G.N.R.” (Guardia Nazionale Repubblicana), or markings indicating their restricted usage for military and official purposes.
The condition, rarity, and provenance of these stamps can make them highly sought after by collectors of World War II postal history.
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