Germany (Bizone) 1948 'Bandaufdruck' 50 Pfennig Overprint
Germany (Bizone) · 1948 · 50 Pfennig
This stamp is part of the 1948 'Bandaufdruck' (band overprint) series issued by the British-American Occupied Zone of Germany. It features a horizontal 'DEUTSCHE POST' overprint on an existing 'Buildings' series stamp, signifying the re-establishment of postal services.
Following World War II, Germany was divided into occupation zones. The British and American zones merged to form the Bizone, and these stamps were crucial for re-establishing a unified postal administration and currency in the nascent West German state.
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