Germany 1944 Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) Semipostal Poster Stamp

This is a historical postage or cinderella stamp from Germany, dating to 1944. It features a graphic illustration of a member of the Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB), the German civil defense organization, wearing a characteristic 'Gladiator' style steel helmet. The figure holds a shield bearing the RLB winged logo and a swastika. The text 'Deutsches Reich' appears at the top, '6' indicates the denomination or value, and 'Luftschutz!' is inscribed at the bottom. The stamp is printed on paper with a green and black color scheme and features standard serrated or perforated edges for separation from a sheet. The condition shows significant foxing and red staining, likely moisture damage, particularly visible on the lower half of the stamp and the surrounding surface. The perforations appear largely intact, though the paper exhibits general age-related toning. This item is a piece of political and civil defense propaganda from the World War II era, reflecting the artistic style of German nationalist realism. The printing quality is sharp for paper of this age, indicating a professional government-issued or sanctioned production.