Germania, 10 Pfennig Carmine Rose

Germany · 1900 · 10 Pf

This definitive stamp features an allegorical representation of Germania, the personification of the German nation. She is depicted in profile, wearing armor and a crown of oak leaves, symbolizing strength and endurance. This iconic design was used for German definitive stamps for over two decades.

Issued at the height of the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Germania series represented a powerful and unified national identity. These stamps were in common use during the period leading up to and including World War I.