uncommon1900-1945

Belgian Occupation of German East Africa, 1 Franc Elephant

Name: Belgian Occupation of German East Africa, 1 Franc Elephant
Brand: Belgian Occupation of German East Africa
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Belgian Occupation of German East Africa · 1916 · 1 franc

A 1 franc stamp from Belgian Congo featuring an African elephant, overprinted in two languages ('EST AFRICAIN ALLEMAND OCCUPATION BELGE' and 'DUITSCH OOST AFRIKA BELGISCHE BEZETTING') for the Belgian occupation of German East Africa.

Issued during World War I, this stamp signifies the Belgian military administration's establishment of postal services in the occupied territories of German East Africa, including Ruanda-Urundi.

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fauna animals elephant occupation war overprint colonial

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nickpo" title="User:Nickpo">User:Nickpo</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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