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uncommon1900-1945
German Cameroon 10 Pfennig Overprint Stamp
German Cameroon · 1900 · 10 Pfennig
The stamp features the imperial eagle of the German Reich, with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' above and '10 PFENNIG' below. It is diagonally overprinted with 'Kamerun'.
This stamp signifies the German colonial administration in Cameroon, utilizing German Reich stamps overprinted for specific colonial territories. It reflects Germany's imperial presence and ambitions at the turn of the 20th century.
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Image: Reichspost of the German Empire · License: Public domain
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