21st June 1942 Starnberg See

Mi.83-88 (07.04.1942/1944) Mi.83-88 General Government Mi.86 A or B? (Ref: 25.02.1944)

Mi.812 (10.03.1942) Memorial Day Mi.812 Self-addressed cover from Albert Klickow, stamp dealer. Featuring 'Heroes Remembrance Day' postage stamp (Mi.812). Ref: 23.07.1942 Also see 26/95 (original postcard featuring the sculpture by Paul Bronisch) Mi.812 Memorial Day/ War Heroe's Day Notes: Design: Richard Klein . Photogravure printing. Sheets 5 x 10. Without watermark. Perf. 14. Quantity issued: unknown. Valid until 31.12.1942 Richard Klein Richard Klein (1890 - 1967) was a German artist, known for his work as a medallist from the start of World War I in 1914, and mainly for his work as a favoured artist of the Nazi regime. Klein was director of the Munich School of Applied Arts and was one of Adolf Hitler's favourite painters. Klein was one of the artists exhibited at the Große Deutsche Kunstausstellung (Great German Art Exhibition) held at the Haus der Kunst in Munich in 1937, meant as a contrast to the modern art condemned by the Third Reich as degenerate art ( entartete Kunst ). Klein's work at the exhibition included plaques contributed from Hitler's private collection. The poster for the exhibition, Das Erwachen (The Awakening), was designed by Klein and also used as the front cover for the Nazi art periodical Die Kunst im Deutschen Reich (Art in the Third Reich). Klein also designed Nazi awards and decorations. These included, the Sudetenland Medal, Anschluss Medal, and Memel Medal, collectively known as the German Occupation Medals, plus the War Merit Medal and the Wehrmacht Long Service Award. Source: Wikipedia Mi.812. Ref: 15.03.1942 Souvenir sheet C/14. Commemorative card (103 x 148mm. Note: C/14 in catalogue measured at 100 x 144mm). With propaganda slogan, 'Deutsche/ Sondermarken/ im Kriege' set between a Reichsadler and Iron Cross. Ref: 15.03.1942 Note on 'Reichsadler' vs. 'Parteiadler' : During Nazi rule, a stylised eagle combined with the Nazi swastika was made the national emblem ( Hoheitszeichen ) by order of Adolf Hitler in 1935. Despite its medieval origin, the term ' Reichsadler ' in common English understanding is mostly associated with this specific Nazi-era version. The Nazi Party had used a very similar symbol for itself, called the Parteiadler ('Party's eagle'). These two insignia can be distinguished as the Reichsadler looks to its right shoulder whereas the Parteiadler looks to its left shoulder. Source: Wikipedia Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

9th December 1942 Munster JB395 Feldpost cover from FPN L 32222 (Luftgaupostamt Münster II) to a recipient in Vienna. Featuring the lesser seen Bochmann JB:395/840. Ref: 09.12.1942 Bochmann JB:395/840 "Der gute Brief"/ fordet/ deutliche und voll ständige/ Angabe des/ Empfängers und Absenders "The good letter"/ demands/ clear and complete/ indication of the/ recipient and sender Cancellation used between 19th October 1942 and 5th January 1943 in four German cities and towns; Bielefeld, Herford, Münster, and Recklinghausen.

4th April 1942 Barlog 8701 Barlog cartoon postcard depicting a soldier laden horse drawn cart. Bestell-Nr.8701 (italic numerals). Ref: 04.04.1942 The speech bubble reads: Translation required Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

Mi.83-84 (15.03.1942) B&M Protectorate Anniversary Mi.83-84 Bohemia and Moravia 3rd Anniversary of Protectorate Souvenir sheet (A6) produced for the 'Drei Jahre Protektorate Böhmen-Mähren'. Featuring postage stamps Mi.83 and 84 issued for the 3rd Anniversary of the founding of the Protektorate. The original B&M stamps (Mi.68b and 71b) having been overprinted in blue and red respectively, with the national symbol of the German Reich as well as the dates '15.III.1939' and '15.III.1942'. Ref: 15.03.1942 Mi.83-84 3rd Anniversary of the founding of the Protektorate Mi.83. Ref: 15.03.1942 Mi.84. Ref: 15.03.1942 Presentation envelope produced by the 'N.S.- Gem. kraft durch freude/ Sammlergruppe/ kreis Prag' . Commemorative cover produced by the K.d.F. and sent to stamp dealer Paul Kuhrt in Prag. Ref: 15.03.1942 - 32/77 Reverse of envelope with the senders details printed to the flap. The reverse of a second envelope (with the same design as that above). The senders detail are that of stamp dealer Paul Kuhrt (the addressee of the envelope above). There is a typewritten notice to the foot stating 'Auflage gerantiert 5.000' , indicating that only 5,000 of these commemorative envelopes have been produced. Ref: 15.03.1942 - 32/76 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

23rd September 1942 Max Zschoch Official feldpost card of the OKW featuring a cartoon by artist Max Zschoch titled 'Der Storch'. Ref: 23.09.1942 Cartoons in this series by Max Zschoch (ordered by date of postal cancellation) The vertical imprint with publishing details. 'Fronttheater'. Ref: 29.08.1942 'Der Storch'. Ref: 23.09.1942 'Die Feldpost'. Ref: 21.12.1942 "Liebesbriefe'. Ref: 09.04.1943 (Poor example. replace) 'P.K.-Männer' (Propaganda Kompanie Men). Ref: 7/27 Illustration of how these postcards where printed, cut and then creased 'two-up', so as to be separated and sent individually. The current example most likely being sent in an envelope. No date. Ref: 7/27

Mi.818 (08.08.1942) Mi.818 Mi.818 (Ref: 30.08.1942) next stamp issue

7th May 1942 La Nostra entrata in guerra CARTOLINA POSTALE PER LE FORZE ARMATE. Italian 'Posta Militare' postcard sent from Greece to an address in Italy. With censor hand-stamp and black ink obliteration (most likely a place name). Featuring a propaganda quotation from Mussolini. Ref 07.05.1942 'La nostra entrata in guerra ha dimostrato che l'Asse non era e non è una parola. Dal giugno ad oggi la nostra collaborazione con la Germania è veramente cameratesca e totalitaria. Marciamo fianco a fianco.' MUSSOLINI (Our entry into the war proved that the Axis was not and is not a word. From June until today our collaboration with Germany is truly camaraderie and absolute. We march side by side.) Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

4th December 1942 Scharnhorst Kaserne Liegnitz Feldpost cover sent from a family member in Northeim to a 'Funker' (radio operator) at Scharnhorst Kaserne in Liegnitz. The envelope features a '7.12. ZURÜCK' (returned) hand-stamp together with 'Neue Anschrift abwarten' (awaiting new address). The Marschkompanie N2 would have been a unit made up of replacement personnel or returning convalescents orgabised under the command of returning officers or NCOs. These were sent to individual divisions, where they were broken up and parceled out after a brief stay in the units field replacement battalion. (Source: Kriegsprache, 2009). Ref: 04.12.1942 Scharnhorst Kaserne, Liegnitz (Legnica) Barracks at ul. Poznańska (Scharnhorst Kaserne) Barracks at ul. Poznańska, as well as the barracks at ul. Słubicka were built in 1935-1936 for the needs of the 18th Artillery Regiment. On 18th September 1935, the third unit of the 18th PA was located there, under the command of Major Graf von Orioli. The barracks were named after Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), a Prussian general from the Napoleonic Wars, who died as a result of a wound received at the Battle of Lützen.Scharnhorst-Kaserne were modernly equipped, including: with central heating and parquet floors. Along the street there were three barracks blocks and a headquarters building on Poznańska Street. In the back there were garages, riding arenas and horse stables. Special stables were also built for sick and infected animals. On the opposite side of the parade square there was a canteen and a sports hall. The 3rd battalion consisted of three batteries, each equipped with 4 light 105 mm howitzers. After the end of the war, the barracks area was occupied by Soviet communications officers. The former stables were filled with radio stations and other communication equipment. After 1984, the 134th Communications Brigade was stationed here, which ensured communication between the Western Strategic Direction Command located in Legnica and the command post of the USSR armed forces.The entire complex (no. 12 and 13) was taken over by the Polish side on 23rd June 1993. The barracks buildings were rebuilt and converted into over a hundred apartments. Most of the remaining buildings are used for production, wholesale trade and driver training. Source: liegnitz-pl. Note: Postcards of Liegnitz include the 'Funker Kaserne' (WWI). Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

5th January 1942

18th April 1942 KLV Lomnitz Envelope with correspondence sent from Berlin to K.L.V. Lager 'Vila Gloria' in Tatra Lomnitz (Lomnica, Slovakia). Featuring various censor and examination markings, including HLGV2.4/244 (tape) and HL:GPM1.5 (machine stamp). Ref: 18.04.1942 In part, the correspondence sent to KLV Lomnitz, with examiners 6-digit hand stamp and manuscript numbers. Ref: HL:GK1.6/265 and GKH1.1/267 The 'Vila Gloria' , Lomnica, as depicted in a postcard (with coresspondence dated 22.07.1933). Ref: 18.04.1942 Link to Vysoké Tatry, Slovakia