WWII Croatia NDH stamps year 1942 Victims of Senj Masacre

WWII Croatia NDH stamps year 1942 Victims of Senj Masacre MNH**

This issue was released to commemorate the victims of an event the NDH called the “Senj Massacre” (often referred to as the “Heroes of Senj” set).

🩸 Stamp Details (Victims/Heroes of Senj)

• Year of Issue: 1942 (Released around November/December)
• Purpose: These were semi-postal stamps, meaning the purchase price included a surcharge intended to raise funds for a specific cause, in this case, a memorial or support fund for the families of the victims.
• The Incident: The stamps commemorate Ustaše members who were killed in a Chetnik attack near Senj (Lika region) in May 1942. The NDH used these stamps as propaganda to depict the men as martyrs and heroes.
• Set: The issue typically consists of two different stamps with different face values and designs, often depicting:
  1. A specific victim (e.g., Jure Starčević).
  2. A symbolic image (e.g., a hand holding a rifle or the victims’ memorial).
• Catalogue Reference: In the Scott Catalogue, this set is typically referenced as a semi-postal issue, often in the B16-B17 range.

These stamps are a significant piece of World War II philately, reflecting the propaganda and internal conflicts within the Independent State of Croatia.