Berlin Bear and Brandenburg Gate

Germany (Berlin) · 1949 · 2 Deutsche Mark

This definitive stamp features the Berlin Bear, the city's heraldic animal, standing before the iconic Brandenburg Gate. The design, part of the first definitive series for West Berlin, symbolizes the city's strength and resilience. The denomination is prominently displayed in the upper right corner.

Issued in 1949 for use in West Berlin during the early Cold War period, this stamp was part of the first set released after the Berlin Blockade, establishing a separate postal administration for the Western sectors.