First a little history. In 1942 the OSS started "Operation Cornflakes" with the printing of the following stamps. They were used on envelopes with real business return addresses. They forged/copied postal markings and even mail bags. The letter's wers stuffed with anti-Nazi propaganda and the 12pf Hitler Skull Propaganda stamp. Each envelope was franked with either a forged 12pf stamp or two forged 6pf stamps. All were delivered by the German Post.


First we have the originals:


And now the forgeries:

2 Types of each (Rome and Bern printings) both have minor differences and numerous printings, with different Inks and Paper.

Distinguishing characteristics of the forgeries:
11, 11½, 11½:12½, 12½ or imperforated
Original’s are 14:14¼ (if you have a gauge that measures to ¼”) otherwise 14

Then there are the the "Eyes."
1st the 6pf. Orig. on left. Forgery on Right. Followed by the 12pf.



The cancels used (from the GPS Forgery Manual):

 
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re: How to Identify the WW2 Hitler Head Forgeries

My pleasure! As long their is an interest I will continue. I know that when I started in this area it was difficult to find this information. Unless you wanted to spend a fortune on reference materials. With these posts my goal is to prevent anyone from being swindled or taken advantage of.
Happy Hunting!

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