WWII Croatia NDH year 1941 Porto stamps set

WWII Croatia NDH year 1941 Porto stamps set

Here are the key details about the 1941 Porto stamp set issued by the Independent State of Croatia (Nezavisna Država Hrvatska or NDH) during World War II:

• The Independent State of Croatia (NDH) was a Nazi-aligned puppet state established in 1941 after the Axis invasion and partition of Yugoslavia. It issued its own postage stamps during its existence from 1941-1945.
• In 1941, the NDH issued a set of 8 Porto stamps, which are postage due stamps used to indicate additional postage required on mail. The denominations ranged from 0.50 kuna to 10 kuna.
• The stamps feature a simple numeral design with the denomination prominently displayed in the center. The inscription “NEZAVISNA DRŽAVA HRVATSKA” (Independent State of Croatia) appears at the top of each stamp.
• At the bottom of each stamp is the word “PORTO” to indicate their use as postage due stamps.
• The stamps were printed on unwatermarked paper and perforated 11½.