WW2 Nazi German 1940 Tag der Briefmarke KdF WHW Stamp Day Postcard Steel Helmet Bayonet

Original Third Reich German “Tag der Briefmarke” (Day of the Postage Stamp) postcard dated January 7, 1940, produced for KdF-Sammlergruppen (Kraft durch Freude collectors’ groups) and connected with the WHW – Winterhilfswerk fundraising organization.

This is an attractive philatelic and postal-history piece combining a specially designed commemorative card, period postage and a red commemorative cancellation.

Front Design

The left side is boldly printed:

“Tag der Briefmarke 1940”
“K.d.F.-Sammlergruppen”
“WHW”
“7. Januar 1940”

Translation:

“Day of the Postage Stamp 1940”
“KdF Collectors’ Groups”
“WHW”
“January 7, 1940”

The central artwork incorporates a German steel helmet and bayonet superimposed over a postage-stamp design, together with WHW-related symbolism.

Postage & Cancellation

The card bears an affixed 6 Pfennig Deutsches Reich postage stamp with postal horn design.

Most importantly, the stamp is tied to the card by a large commemorative “Tag der Briefmarke” cancellation, dated Jan 6 1940 giving this example additional appeal to collectors of German special cancels and postal events.

The card appears to have been prepared as a philatelic commemorative rather than ordinary correspondence, with the address side left unused.

Historical Interest

Germany’s Tag der Briefmarke celebrations were part of the wider European tradition of promoting stamp collecting and organized philately. This January 1940 example is especially interesting because it dates from the first winter of WWII and directly incorporates the KdF, WHW and organized stamp-collecting movement into its design.

A very displayable original piece for a collection of Third Reich stamps, German postal history, WHW material, KdF memorabilia or WWII-era philately.

Condition

Good original period condition with light age toning, handling/storage wear and minor marks consistent with age. There is a dented corner as shown. The printed design remains strong, and the red commemorative cancellation displays nicely. Please study the photograph carefully for exact condition.

You will receive the exact original card shown.

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