Third Reich Saar Returns Home Commemorative Stamp Appraisal

Third Reich 'Saar returns home' Commemorative Stamp

This is a German postage stamp from the Third Reich era, commemorating the return of the Saar region to Germany. The stamp is a rectangular form, with visible perforations along its edges, indicating it was torn from a sheet. The primary colors appear to be dark grey or black for the border and text, with a lighter grey or off-white for the central illustration. The design features a stylized image of a man and a child, possibly representing a father welcoming his child home, symbolizing the Saar's reintegration. The man's arm appears to be around the child, and they are centrally placed within a rounded arch or gateway. The top border of the stamp clearly reads 'Die Saar kehrt heim!' which translates to 'The Saar returns home!', a phrase indicative of the political event it commemorates. The denomination '6' is prominently displayed in both upper corners. The bottom border features the text 'Deutsches Reich' in an old German script, confirming its origin. A distinctive feature is the heavy, circular postmark or cancellation mark, partially obscuring the central image. This cancellation mark has text that includes what appears to be 'KEL...EN 193.' The numbers '193' are visible, suggesting the year of cancellation, possibly 1935, which aligns with the historical event. The stamp appears to be in used condition due to the postmark, and some light wear or discoloration might be present, consistent with its age. The print quality appears standard for postage stamps of the period.