1942

Forty-four stamps were issued in 1942, among them the Hitler head high values and updated versions of the two styles of official stamps (Dienstmarken). The first issue of 1942 was the stamp featured on the banner of this website, making National Stamp Day.

11th January 1942, Tag der Briefmarke (National Stamp Day)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 6+24Rpf (Mi. Nr. 811)

2nd March 1942, Dienstmarken (Officials), “Adler auf Sockel” (Eagle on plinth) II
Dienstmarken (Officials)
Eleven values: 1Rpf., 3Rpf., 4Rpf., 5Rpf., 6Rpf., 8Rpf., 12Rpf., 16Rpf., 24Rpf., 30Rpf., 40Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 155-165)

2nd March 1942 (check date), Dienstmarken (Officials), “Hakenkreuz” II
Dienstmarken (Officials)
Twelve values: 3Rpf., 4Rpf., 5Rpf., 6Rpf., 8Rpf., 10Rpf., 12Rpf., 15Rpf., 20Rpf., 30Rpf., 40Rpf., 50Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 166-177)

10th March 1942, Heldengedenktag (Heroes’ Memorial Day)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 12+38Rpf (Mi. Nr. 812)

20th March 1942, Dauermarken “Hitler-Kopf” (Hitler Head definitive issue)
Dauermarken (Definitives)
Four values: 1RM, 2RM, 3RM, 5RM (Mi. Nr. 799-802)

13th April 1942, 53. Geburtstag von Adolf Hitler (53rd Birthday of Adolf Hitler)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 12+38Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 813)

16th June 1942, Rennen um Das Blaue Band in Hamburg (Running of Blue Riband Race, Hamburg)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 25+100Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 814)

14th July 1942, 9. Rennen um das Braune Band von München Riem (9th Running of the Brown Riband, München-Riem)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 42+108Pf (Mi. Nr. 815)

8th August 1942, 10 Jahre Deutsche Gesellschaft für Goldschmiedekunst (10th Anniversary of the German Goldsmiths’ Art Association)
Sondermarken (Commemoratives)
Two values: 6+4Rpf., 12+88Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 816-817)

8th August 1942, Wehrkampftage der SA (SA Armed Struggle Day)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 6Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 818)

29th August 1942, 400. Todestag von Peter Henlein (400th Anniversary of the death of Peter Henlein)
Sondermarke (Commemorative)
One value: 6+24Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 819)

12th October 1942, Europäischer Postkongreß in Wien (European Postal Congress in Vienna)
Sondermarken (Commemoratives)
Three values: 3+7Rpf., 6+14Rpf., 12+38Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 820-822)

19th October 1942, Europäischer Postkongreß in Wien, Unterzeichnung des Übereinkommens über den europäischen Post- und Fernmeldeverein (European Postal Congress in Vienna, European Postal and Telecommunications Union Agreement)
Sondermarken (Commemoratives)
Three values: 3+7Rpf., 6+14Rpf., 12+38Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 823-825)

December 1942, Dauermarken “Hitler-Kopf” (Hitler Head definitive issue)
Dauermarken (Definitives)
Two values: 10Rpf., 12Rpf. (Mi. Nr. 826-827)