1943 5¢
Overrun Countries Issue #912
Luxembourg
Mythological bird Phoenix on the left, symbolizing renewal of life,
and a kneeling figure breaking the bonds of oppression on the right.
The Luxembourg flag is in the center
5¢ Multicoloured
Rotary Press Printing - Perf. 12
20 million printed - Scott #912 - 1943
Value
Used: $0.01-$0.02
No postmark with gum (MH): $0.02-$0.03
Full perfect gum, no postmark, no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH): $0.03-$0.05
Vignette proof on india, mounted on card
A first day cover of #912 dated August 10th 1943
A sheet of 50 of #911
German troops enter Luxembourg
American soldiers advance through Luxembourg city streets, Feb. 1945
Deportation of Jews from Hollerich, Luxembourg, by the local police