Austria Meter Stamp C1

Austria · 1905 · 5 Heller

Rectangular meter mark from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, featuring 'K.K. POST' at the top, '5 HELLER' in the center, and 'Oesterreich' at the bottom within a simple frame.

This meter stamp represents an early form of automated postage payment used by businesses in the Austro-Hungarian Empire before its dissolution in 1918, indicating a shift in postal franking methods.