This site explores Nazi Germany by examining its stamps. Like so many authoritarian countries, Nazi Germany used stamps as a conscious medium for its political and cultural beliefs; in other words, stamps were a form of propaganda. This was also true for Nazi Germany's allies and puppet-states.

Examine each stamp carefully. Which value, issue or achievement is portrayed? I'm sure you'll agree that these stamps are not merely pieces of paper to collect for their aesthetic or monetary value; they are primary documents that illustrate the perverse and bloody aspirations of the Nazi regime.

Click on a link to the left to view an enlarged, colour version of each stamp. Please be patient, as many of these pictures are very large. The pictures are optimized for a 1024x768 video display. Unless indicated otherwise, all of these stamps are from my collection. Scott Catalogue numbers have been included for those interested in stamp collecting.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact the creator of this site, Colin Welch (at), of the Fraser Valley Distance Education School.