Italian Occupation of Montenegro Stamps
Italian Occ. Montenegro refers to the territory of Montenegro administered by Italy during the Axis occupation of the Balkans in World War II.
- Issued stamps
- 1941–1943
- Region
- Europe, Southeastern Europe
- Currency
- ITL
- Languages
- Italian, Serbo-Croatian
- Issuer type
- Occupation postal administration
- Part of
- Italy
History and background
This region, situated in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast, saw the issuance of provisional stamps under Italian military and civil authority between 1941 and 1943. These issues often featured Italian overprints or designs, reflecting the imposition of Italian administrative control over the local postal system. The stamps primarily bear Italian or bilingual inscriptions, marking a brief but distinct period in Montenegro's complex 20th-century political history before its reintegration into a unified Yugoslav state.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- MONTENEGRO
How to identify them
- Look for 'MONTENEGRO' overprints on Italian stamps.
- Examine inscriptions for Italian or bilingual text.
- Verify the dates of issue fall within 1941-1943.
- Check for Italian Fascist symbols or imagery.
Popular series
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Italian Stamps Overprinted 'MONTENEGRO'
1941-1943
Italian stamps (often from the 'Imperiale' series) overprinted with 'MONTENEGRO' and sometimes new values, issued for postal use in the occupied territory.
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Provisional Issues with Italian Designs
1941-1943
Stamps featuring Italian designs or symbols, sometimes with bilingual inscriptions, reflecting the Italian administration.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- €1–€10
- Scarce stamps
- €50–€500+
Values vary significantly based on the specific overprint, condition, and whether they are used or unused. Errors or varieties of overprints can command higher prices. Complete sets are more desirable.
Catalogs. Italian Occupation of Montenegro stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Italian Occupation of Montenegro stamps
Italian Occupation of Montenegro stamps are provisional postal issues used in the territory of Montenegro while it was administered by Italy during World War II (1941-1943). These stamps often consisted of Italian stamps overprinted with 'MONTENEGRO' or featured designs reflecting Italian authority.
The value of Italian Occupation of Montenegro stamps varies. Common issues can be found for a few euros, while rarer stamps, especially those with specific overprint varieties, errors, or in pristine condition, can fetch hundreds of euros. Factors like rarity, condition, and demand from collectors of occupation issues influence their value.
To identify Italian Occupation of Montenegro stamps, look for the 'MONTENEGRO' overprint on Italian stamps, or stamps with Italian designs and bilingual inscriptions issued between 1941 and 1943. The Stamp Identifier app can suggest the issue from a photo; confirm the catalog number, and ask an expert about anything valuable.
Italian Occupation of Montenegro stamps are listed in major philatelic catalogs such as Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons. These catalogs provide detailed information including issue dates, denominations, varieties, and estimated values.
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