Postage Stamps of Sudetenland
Historical Context
- Period: 1938-1939
- Status: The Sudetenland was annexed by Nazi Germany from Czechoslovakia following the Munich Agreement in 1938.
Key Features
- Overprints:
- German overprints on Czechoslovakian stamps, often with inscriptions like “Wir sind frei” (We are free) or “Sudetenland.”
- Designs:
- Initially, Czechoslovakian stamps were used, followed by German stamps after annexation.
Collectibility
Sudetenland stamps are collected for their unique overprints and the historical context of the annexation. They are particularly valuable to collectors of World War II and German occupation issues. Stamps with clear postmarks and on original covers are especially sought after.