German Covers & Cards

Special propaganda Nazi Party card for the 1933, first Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg. Showing the castle towers and wall with Nazi emblem flags. The card reads, "Reichsparteitag der N.S.D.A.P. 1-2 September 1933, Nurnberg." The reverse has the special cancel for the event (dated the last day of the event), Hindenburg stamp and special Hitler label reding; "Unser Hoffnung." or, Our hope.

1934 canceled postal propaganda card showing the 1933 torchlight parade through the Brandenburg Gate when Hitler seized power. Also with imprinted Hitler and Hindrnburg stamp. Cancel will vary.

Special Propaganda Nazi Party Card for the 1935 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg. Excellent card showing busts of Hitler, a soldier and SA trooper with the Nazi Party Symbol rising above The deep-red background is printed with, "Reichsparteitag 1935, Nurnberg, 10-16 Septemb." Also with artist's name, "Rich Klein," at top right. Reverse of card reads, "Feltpostkarte, Reichsparteitag der NSDAP in Nurneberg 10.-16. September 1935. With 1935 NSDAP "14-9-1935" cancel and #465 NSDAP stamp issued for the event.

1935 color PPC combo of the Nurnberg Rally with SA standardbearers, the Nazi flag and Eagle. Card reads, Deutsche Einheit, Deutsche Macht." (German unity, German Might). The card has railroad commemorative stamp and the special event cancel! Scarce NSDAP event PPC.

1936 Nazi Party Congress Color Propaganda Card with stamp issued for the event. Card shows monument of knights representing Germany's strength, and has a Nazi eagle and swastika. Card reads, "Reichsparteitag 1936 Nurnberg, and has artists initials, "RK." Reverse of card reads, "Feltpostkarte, Reichsparteitag der N.S.D.A.P. Nurnbgerg 8-14 September 1936." Excellent pictorial Nuremberg cancel. Fair condition,

1936 Nazi Party Congress Color Propaganda Card. Card shows monument of knights representing Germany's strength, and has a Nazi eagle and swastika. Card reads, "Reichsparteitag 1936 Nurnberg, and has artists initials, "RK." Reverse of card reads, "Feltpostkarte, Reichsparteitag der N.S.D.A.P. Nurnbgerg 8-14 September 1936." Unused.

1937 Nazi Party Congress Propaganda Card with cancel issued for the event. Card shows a statue in bas relief with an allegory of German workers holding up the a platform of symbols. This was the official logo of the event. Reverse shows special Nuremberg Nazi emblem cancel Dated 13-9-1937, during the 8-day event.

1937 Nazi Party Congress propaganda card with cancel and complete stamp/tab issued for the event. Card shows a statue in bas relief with an allegory of German workers holding up the a platform of symbols. This was the official logo of the event. Reverse shows special Nuremberg Nazi emblem cancel Dated 10-9-1937, during the 8-day event and message..

1937 Nazi Party Congress Propaganda Card with cancel issued for the event. Card shows a Nazi emblem with swastika flags in backgroud. It reads, "Nurnberg Reichsparteitag 1937."

1937 Nazi Party Congress Propaganda Card with cancel issued for the event. Card shows a Nazi emblem with swastika flags in backgroud. It reads, "Nurnberg Reichsparteitag 1937." Reverse shows special Nuremberg event cancel with Nazi Emblem and message. Stamp has been removed. Some edge wear from postal use.

1938 Nazi Party Congress Black and White Propaganda Card with Hitler stamp and cancel issued for the event. Card shows an allegory of Germany bringing her people in other countries out of bondage (chains). Nazi banner in background. This was the official logo of the event. Reverse shows special event cancels, stamps removed.

1938 Nazi Party Congress Color Propaganda Card with stamp and cancel issued for the event. Card shows a medalion with an allegory of Germany bringing her people in other countries out of bondage (chains). Nazi banner in background. This was the official logo of the event. Reverse shows special Hitler stamp and event cancel. Use and cancel location may vary. No additional Hindenburg stamp as shown.

1938 Nazi Party Congress, Reichsparteitag, Color Propaganda Card with stamp and cancel issued for the event. Card shows an Eagle and Swastika (Nazi Emblem) on a pedistal over greater germany (including part of Poland and Austria.) Reverse shows special Hitler stamp and Nuremberg City cancel showing city scape and Nazi Flags. It says, "Parteitag, Grossdeutchlands." <br>

1938 postal propaganda card showing skyline of Nuremberg, the Nazi Party Congress city. Also with imprinted Party Congress Hitler stamp. Unused.

1938 postal propaganda card showing skyline of Nuremberg, the Nazi Party Congress city. Also with imprinted Party Congress Hitler stamp with a "Nuremberg Reichspartitag Cancel" w/eagle.

Excellent card marking the anniversary of the NSDAP, Nazi Party in Poland under the Generalgovernment. Shows a German Soldier on the front lines carrying a wounded comrade. Combat art drawing shows detailed uniform and rifle. Card reads, "Nicht Du bist der Masstab! Sondern die Front?" Roughly translated, You are not the measure! But the front! Reverse has 24 76 groschen stamp issued for the event with a special cancel (sonderstempel). Card shows some light aging spots<br>

Day of the NSDAP for the General Government in Poland. Marking the one-year anniversary of the occupation of Poland. Cancel dated August 15-17, 1941 in Krakau.

1934 postal card with an SA trooper stamp. Six pfennig postage. Card shows the SA (Sturmabteilung, Storm Division) crest over a map of Greater Germany, including areas of Poland.

1934 with an SA trooper stamp/ postal card. Six pfennig postage. Card shows the SA (Sturmabteilung, Storm Division) crest over a map of Greater Germany, including areas of Poland. With special event cancel. Back of card has neatly written message.

1938 Day of German Art Propaganda Card issued for the Munich Art festival. Shows a classic bust with sculpted Nazi emblem. Card reads, "Tag Der Deutschen Kunst." Reverse has an imprinted Hindenburg 6pf stamp. Also with special cancel. Artist initials, "RK." Six pf. Breslau sports meeting stamp used to mail card.

1939 Propaganda card showing the Iron Cross with Palm. This coveted medal was issued for extreme bravery. Note swastika attached to center. Card reads, "Es Kann Nur Einer Siegen Und Das Sind Wir," Adolph Hitler. (Only one can triumph, and that is us.) Card has imprinted stamp issued in 1940 for Hitler's 51st Birthday. With additional slogan imprint on reverse. With Wien cancel rather than Berlin.

1938 propaganda card showing greater Germany, including Austria and parts of Poland. Also has a bust of Hitler and the Nazi Emblem. Card is printed in golden ink that has a high shine. Card reads, "13 Marz 1938, Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer." (One People, One Country, One Leader.) Reverse has special imprinted stamp showing German and Austrian marching together with Nazi flag. Card issued for the assimilation of Austria into "Gross Deutschland." With Special event cancel. Note, reverse of used cards may have only special cancels, or additional stamps and cancels. Also may have messages, etc.

1934 Postal card issued for the 1934 national workers holiday. Six pfennig stamp dated 1 May 1934. Card shows workers march holding a hammer and Nazi flags.

1936 Six Pf. postal card commemorating the 1936 Winter Olympics. Card has 6 + 4 pf. stamp showing the German eagle and Olympic rings. Shows an alpine scene. Games were held in Garmish-Partenkirchen in Bavaria.

1936 15 Pf. postal card commemorating the 1936 Winter Olympics. Card has 15 + 10 pf. stamp showing the German eagle and Olympic rings. Shows an alpine scene. Games were held in Garmish-Partenkirchen in Bavaria.

1936 Six Pf. postal card commemorating the 1936 Summer Olympics. Card has 6 + 4 pf. stamp showing the German eagle on a bell. Shows the Olympic stadium. Games were held in Berlin and Kiel.

1936 Postal card celebrating the 1000th kilometer of completed autobahn. Charity card has six pfennig postage plus four pf. for charity. Shows Hitler helping to complete the autobahn. Message on reverse. Cancel may vary.

1937 Postal card issued for "Winterhilfswerk." Six pfennig postal card rate with four pf. surcharge. Showing a Hanseatic ship and a cachet with the fishing fleet.

Issued in 1942 for an Event honoring the military service of the Polizei and SS polizei. Held in Vienna. Back of card reads, "Zum Tag der Deutschen polizei 1942. Die polizei im fronteinfass. Streife der Ordnungspolizei und der Sicherheitspolizei im Osten," The police in the front lines. Patrols of the regular police and the security police in the East. A great card in excellent condition with "Day of German Polezi" cancel.

1940 Series on Military heroes. Showing Oberst Brauer, the commander of an airborne regiment, and Willrich emblem. Col. Brauer is wearing his Airborne helmet and Iron Cross. Paratroopers fall in background.&nbsp;

1940 W. Willrich color PPC Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt. "Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt (12 December 1875 – 24 February 1953) was a German field marshal in the Heer (Army) of Nazi Germany during World War II. Born into a Prussian family with a long military tradition, Rundstedt entered the Prussian Army in 1892. During World War I, he served mainly as a staff officer. In the inter-war years, he continued his military career, reaching the rank of Colonel General (Generaloberst) before retiring in 1938. He was recalled at the beginning of World War II as commander of Army Group South in the invasion of Poland. He commanded Army Group A during the Battle of France, and requested the Halt Order during the Battle of Dunkirk. He was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal in 1940. In the invasion of the Soviet Union, he commanded Army Group South, responsible for the largest encirclement in history, the Battle of Kiev. He was relieved of command in December 1941 after authorizing the withdrawal from Rostov, but was recalled in 1942 and appointed Commander-in-Chief in the West. He was dismissed after the German defeat in Normandy in July 1944, but was again recalled as Commander-in-Chief in the West in September, holding this post until his final dismissal by Adolf Hitler in March 1945. Though aware of the various plots to depose Hitler, Rundstedt neither supported nor reported them. After the war, he was charged with war crimes, but did not face trial due to his age and poor health. He was released in 1949, and died in 1953."

Color PPC showing field marshall Erwin von Witzleben during World War II, a leading conspirator in the failed 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Had the coup succeeded, he was designated to become the Commander-in-Chief of the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) in the post-Nazi regime. Born on December 4, 1881, in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), Witzleben joined the German Army in 1901 and served on the Western Front during World War I, where he was awarded the Iron Cross. Witzleben was an early opponent of the Nazi regime. He was later dismissed from his command after criticizing Hitler's persecution of General Werner von Fritsch. He was reinstated into service and commanded the German 1st Army during the invasion of France and was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal in July 1940. He was later transferred to the "Führer's reserve" in 1942 due to his ongoing opposition to Hitler. Witzleben maintained close contact with resistance groups and became a key figure in the 20 July 1944 plot. Assumed Command: After the bomb was planted by Claus von Stauffenberg, the conspirators believed Hitler was dead. Witzleben proceeded to the military headquarters in Berlin and briefly assumed command of the armed forces as planned. Arrest and Execution: The coup attempt quickly failed after it became known that Hitler had survived. Witzleben was arrested the following day, on July 21, 1944. He was dishonorably discharged from the army, which allowed for a trial by the Volksgerichtshof (People's Court) rather than a military tribunal. During a humiliating show trial, he was sentenced to death. Erwin von Witzleben was executed by hanging with piano wire at Plötzensee Prison in Berlin on August 8, 1944.

W. Willrich PPC Major Walter Koch, paratrooper commander. "Walter Koch (10 September 1910 – 23 October 1943) was a commander of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II who died in mysterious circumstances after openly criticizing Adolf Hitler. Koch, who was the recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his actions during the Battle of Fort Eben-Emael in May 1940, had publicly denounced the Führer's infamous Commando Order, which ordered that all captured enemy commandos were to be executed. Shortly afterwards the Oberstleutnant and commander of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 5 died in Berlin from injuries allegedly resulting from a motor vehicle collision." Credit Wikipedia. Card used in 1940

Color Propaganda card featuring Knight's Cross winner, Sergeant Baltiner, a hero of a Wermacht Mountain Regiment. Showing Baltiner in mountain infantry uniform with Knight's cross and artist signaure. 1942 card.

1941 Willrich picture postard showing Capt. Baumbach in his pilot's uniform, wearing his iron cross. The reverse of the card reads, "Hauptman Baumbach, Erfolgreichster fernkampf flieger im Einsatz gegen Schiffsziele.":"Far the most successful combat pilot against ship targets." Light corner crease bottom left.

1941 Willrich picture postard showing Capt. Baumbach in his pilot's uniform, wearing his iron cross. The reverse of the card reads, "Hauptman Baumbach, Erfolgreichster fernkampf flieger im Einsatz gegen Schiffsziele.":"Far the most successful combat pilot against ship targets." Small tear left margin. Used with 6 pf. Hitler stamp, message.