Italy occupation Croatia NDH stamps year 1944 Sebenico set MNH �� What these stamps are Area: Sebenico (Italian name for Šibenik, Dalmatia) Year: 1944 Type: Occupation / provisional overprints Origin: Italian stamps (usually Imperiale series) Overprint: “N.D.H.” (Nezavisna Država Hrvatska) �� These are Italian stamps overprinted for use under the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) in Dalmatia. ��️ Historical background After Italy’s capitulation in September 1943, Dalmatian territories (including Šibenik/Sebenico) changed control. The region formally came under the Independent State of Croatia (NDH), a WWII Axis-aligned state. Due to postal shortages, existing Italian stamps were: Overprinted locally with “NDH” Put into temporary postal use in 1944 �� This makes them emergency/provisional issues, not regular nationwide releases. �� Main characteristics Usually based on Italian “Imperiale” definitive stamps Overprints can vary: Typography (handstamp vs printed) Position and ink Often catalogued as: Sassone (Italy occupation) nos. 1–5 (or similar sets)
