common1900-1945

German Colonies, Marshall Islands, Kaiser's Yacht Hohenzollern II

Name: German Colonies, Marshall Islands, Kaiser's Yacht Hohenzollern II
Brand: German Colonies (Marshall Islands)

German Colonies (Marshall Islands) · 1901 · 3 Pfennig

This definitive stamp features the Kaiser's yacht, the SMY Hohenzollern II, a symbol of German imperial power and maritime ambition. The design, common across many German colonies, is framed by palm fronds, with the inscription 'MARSHALL-INSELN' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a brownish-orange color.

Issued in 1901 for use in the Marshall Islands, a German protectorate from 1885 to 1914, this stamp represents the peak of the German colonial empire's postal administration before World War I.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

ships yachts colonialism hohenzollern-yacht

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott3

michel3 I

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.