Austria 1945 Post Horn and Scythe

Austria · 1945 · 12 Pf

This definitive stamp features a post horn, a traditional symbol of postal services, intertwined with a scythe, representing agriculture. The design is simple and utilitarian, printed in a single color, reflecting the post-war period's austerity. It was part of a larger series intended for regular postage use.

Issued in 1945, this stamp marks the re-establishment of the Austrian Republic (the Second Republic) following the end of World War II and the Allied occupation. The series represents a return to normalcy and national identity after the Anschluss.