Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society
The year 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the first year of operation of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society following the amalgamation of the Germany & Colonies Stamp Club (established 1947) and the Stockton German Study Group (1960).

The G&CPS celebrated its inaugural year in 1964 with the first Germania Posta philatelic exhibition held in Stockton.

Title: Faßt Kohlenklau
Posted By: Giles du Boulay (giles.duboulay@btinternet.com)
Posted On: 04/11/2012 at 08:35:19
Message: Hello Bill - the slogan simply means 'catch the coal thief'. This was part of a concerted wartime campaign to get people to cut down on gas, electricity and coal use and snitch on those who didn't. The symbolic 'coal thief' figure was widely reproduced in the press, on posters etc. Cheers Giles
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Faßt Kohlenklau Bill Sells 02/11/2012 11:51:07
    Faßt Kohlenklau Giles du Boulay 04/11/2012 08:35:19
    Faßt Kohlenklau Bill 04/11/2012 09:18:58
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