1944 german mail stamps

A fascinating topic!

In 1944, Germany issued several postage stamps during World War II. Here are some of the notable ones:

1. German Occupation of France (1944): Germany occupied France from 1940 to 1944. In 1944, the German postal administration issued a series of stamps featuring the French coat of arms, the Eiffel Tower, and other French landmarks. These stamps were used in the occupied territories of France.
2. German Occupation of Belgium (1944): Germany occupied Belgium from 1940 to 1944. In 1944, the German postal administration issued a series of stamps featuring Belgian landmarks, such as the Atomium and the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp.
3. German Occupation of the Netherlands (1944): Germany occupied the Netherlands from 1940 to 1945. In 1944, the German postal administration issued a series of stamps featuring Dutch landmarks, such as the Rijksmuseum and the Amsterdam Canal Ring.
4. German Occupation of Denmark (1944): Germany occupied Denmark from 1940 to 1945. In 1944, the German postal administration issued a series of stamps featuring Danish landmarks, such as the Little Mermaid statue and the Copenhagen Opera House.
5. German Occupation of Norway (1944): Germany occupied Norway from 1940 to 1945. In 1944, the German postal administration issued a series of stamps featuring Norwegian landmarks, such as the Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Cathedral.
6. German Occupation of Italy (1944): Germany occupied Italy from 1943 to 1945. In 1944, the German postal administration issued a series of stamps featuring Italian landmarks, such as the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Some notable individual stamps issued in 1944 include:

• German Occupation of France: "Maréchal Pétain" (1944): This stamp features a portrait of Marshal Philippe Pétain, the leader of the French State during the German occupation.
• German Occupation of Belgium: "Atomium" (1944): This stamp features a design of the Atomium, a famous landmark in Brussels.
• German Occupation of the Netherlands: "Rijksmuseum" (1944): This stamp features a design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

These stamps are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.