BHW Meter Franking 1953

West Germany · 1953 · 20 Pfennig

A red meter franking featuring the 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscription at the top, the BHW logo centrally, and '20 PFENNIG' denomination. It also includes 'HAMBURG' and the year '1953'.

Issued in West Germany in 1953, this meter franking from BHW (Bausparkasse der Deutschen Post) represents the use of franking machines by businesses for postal services. It reflects the post-war economic recovery and modernization of postal operations in the Federal Republic of Germany.