Rare Nazi German 1936 Weimar Third Reich Cover Reichsparteitag Special Cancel

Original 1936 German postal cover from Weimar featuring an especially desirable Third Reich-era commemorative propaganda cancellation.

The standout feature is the large rectangular special cancel dated 3–5 July 1936, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Wiederkehr des Reichsparteitages Weimar (1926–1936). The design incorporates a prominent swastika, the word “Thüringen,” the slogan “Deutschland Erwache” (“Germany, Awake”), and the dates 1926–1936.

Beside the commemorative marking is a clear WEIMAR circular postmark dated 3.7.36, tying an orange 8 Pfennig Deutsches Reich definitive stamp to the cover.

The reverse is professionally printed:

Hamburg-Bremer Feuer-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft
Verwaltung Weimar
Lassenstraße 2a

The cover is addressed to Fräulein Mili Grünert in Weimar.

This is a particularly interesting piece of 1936 Third Reich postal history because of the unusual Reichsparteitag-related Weimar special cancellation. The combination of the commemorative cancel, political symbolism, dated Weimar postmark, intact postage stamp, and identifiable commercial sender makes it an excellent display piece for a specialized German postal-history or cancellation collection.

Condition: Original used condition with age toning, wrinkles/creases, handling wear and some opening damage/tearing to the reverse flap area. The special cancel remains bold and highly legible. Please see all photographs for exact condition.

Cancel Translation / Details

“10jährige Wiederkehr des Reichsparteitages Weimar 1926–1936” — approximately “10th Anniversary of the Reich Party Rally at Weimar, 1926–1936.”

“Deutschland Erwache” — “Germany, Awake.”

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