Germania 10 Pfennig Carmine Rose, Unwatermarked

Germany · 1900 · 10 Pfennig

This definitive stamp features the allegorical figure of Germania, a personification of the German nation. She is depicted wearing a crown of oak leaves and armor, symbolizing strength and steadfastness. The design, created by Paul Waldraff, was part of a long-running series that became an iconic symbol of the German Empire.

Issued at the turn of the 20th century, the Germania series represented the confidence and national identity of the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm II. This particular stamp was a workhorse of the German postal system for everyday mail.