World War II, German forgeries for Great Britain. War propaganda forgeries, a set of 6 values, Michel No. 3-8. Issued without gum. VF condition, with five out of the six stamps having side selvage.
These forgeries imitate the genuine King George VI postage stamps, Michel No. 221 to 226. Although visually similar, subtle alterations distinguish them: the inclusion of a Star of David within the crown and thistle. Also the 'D' in the value transforms into a hammer and sickle, and the rose in the top left corner also features the same symbol. Commissioned by Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler, these forgeries were intended for distribution by foreign agents, achieving partial success.
