Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton


War Propaganda Issues


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War Propaganda Postal Issues

Four types in each of three denominations were issued on 14th August 1942. The series was used with several types of overprint during the period of the Italian Social Republic.

Propaganda Stamps

Navy: 25c green
Discipline is the Weapon of Victory
Sassone 1

Propaganda Stamps

Army: 30c brown
Arms and Hearts should be guided towards the goal
Sassone 6

Propaganda Stamps

Militia: 30c brown
The Tripartate will be victorius
The Tripartite was the agreement between Germany, Italy and Japan.
Sassone 8

Propaganda Stamps

Air Force: 50c violet
Everything and everyone for Victory
Sassone 11


Unissued War Propaganda Air Mail Issues

Three airmail versions were prepared but not issued as by the time they were ready the sentiments expressed thereon were no longer realistic, as an Allied victory was imminent!

50c Airmail

50c brown
L'Esempio Trascina All Vittoria - The example leads to Victory
Sassone 12A

1 Lire Airmail

1 Lire violet
Una sola volontà: Vincere - Only one will: to win
Sassone 12B

2 Lire Airmail

2 lire blue
La Vittoria sarà dei più Tenaci - Victory will be of the most tenacious
Sassone 12C


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