Austria 1945 Coat of Arms Postage Stamp

Austria · 1945 · 12g

This definitive stamp from post-WWII Austria features the Austrian coat of arms, depicting a single-headed eagle holding a hammer and sickle, symbolizing the unity of workers and farmers. The eagle's broken chains represent liberation from Nazi rule. The design is simple and functional, printed in a dark red-brown color.

Issued in 1945, this stamp was part of the first definitive series released in Austria following the end of World War II and the re-establishment of the republic.