German Third Reich Postage Stamps (Panzer and Germania Issues)

This image displays two distinct postage stamps from the German Reich. The top stamp is a larger, rectangular commemorative or definitive issue in a deep plum or violet hue, featuring the denomination '40' and an illustration of a German Panzer tank in a field. It bears the inscription 'DEUTSCHES REICH' across the bottom. This specific stamp type was issued during the World War II era (c. 1943-1944). The bottom stamp is a smaller, vertical green issue featuring the denomination '20'. It depicts the 'Germania' allegory, which was a standard design for German stamps for many decades, suggesting this is a Weimar or earlier Reich issue repurposed or part of a historical collection. Both stamps are printed on paper with perforated edges typical of the period. Visible condition notes include circular cancellation marks on both stamps, indicating they were postally used. The perforations on the top stamp appear relatively intact, though the paper shows slight yellowing consistent with age. There is a possible crease or slight tear on the upper right corner of the green stamp. These items represent philatelic artifacts of mid-20th-century European political and military history.