Postage Stamps of Bohemia and Moravia
Historical Context
- Period: 1939-1945
- Status: After the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939, Bohemia and Moravia were established as a Protectorate under Nazi Germany.
Key Features
- Designs:
- Featured images of German leaders, landscapes, and German cultural symbols.
- Initially used Czechoslovakian stamps overprinted with “Böhmen und Mähren” (Bohemia and Moravia).
- Denominations:
- Issued in both Czech koruna and later Reichsmark.
Collectibility
Stamps from Bohemia and Moravia are collected for their historical context and distinctive designs reflecting the German occupation. They are particularly valued by collectors interested in World War II philately and the postal history of occupied regions.