Germania 5 Mark, Reichspost Issue

Germany · 1902 · 5 Mark

This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Germania' design by Paul Waldraff, an allegorical representation of the German nation. She is depicted wearing armor and a crown of oak leaves, symbolizing strength and endurance, with the inscription 'REICHSPOST' above. The high 5 Mark denomination was typically used for parcels and other high-value postal services.

Issued during the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Germania series was a long-running and widely used set of definitive stamps, reflecting a period of strong national identity and industrial growth before World War I.