German-Austria 1918 Deutschösterreich Overprint, 90 Heller

German-Austria · 1918 · 90 heller

The stamp features the double-headed eagle coat of arms of Austria, diagonally overprinted with 'DEUTSCHÖSTERREICH'. The denomination '90 HELLER' is printed at the bottom.

Issued during the tumultuous period following World War I, this stamp with the 'DEUTSCHÖSTERREICH' overprint marks the establishment of the Republic of German-Austria. It represents a provisional issue reflecting the political transition from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.