WWII Nazi German Tag der Wehrmacht 1940 Steel Helmet Soldier Third Reich Postcard WHW Stamp Set

Original WWII German “Tag der Wehrmacht” postcard featuring a striking color portrait drawing of a German Wehrmacht soldier wearing a steel helmet.

The reverse identifies the artwork as:

“TAG DER WEHRMACHT”
“Farb. Zeichnung von Wilh. Sauter”
“Gaukulturpreisträger 1940”

Translation: “Day of the Wehrmacht – Color drawing by Wilhelm Sauter – Gau Culture Prize recipient 1940.”

The artwork is signed and dated 1940 in the lower right. Wilhelm Sauter was known for military-themed artwork depicting German soldiers.

A particularly desirable feature is the reverse, which bears two original Deutsches Reich Winterhilfswerk semi-postal stamps, a 3+2 Pfennig and 12+6 Pfennig issue. Both remain attached and are tied by period cancellations.

Also present is a large special cachet reading:

“Schaffende sammeln – Schaffende geben”
“N. Reichs-Strassensammlung”

The phrase translates approximately as “Workers collect – workers give.” The combination of the military artwork, Tag der Wehrmacht, 1940 date, Winterhilfswerk stamps and special cancellation makes this an especially interesting piece of Third Reich postal and military history.

The postcard appears unused/address-free, despite the stamps and cancellations, suggesting it was prepared as a commemorative or philatelic souvenir.

Condition is as shown with expected age and handling wear, including some light creasing and edge/corner wear. Please inspect all photographs carefully for exact condition.

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