Bizone 1948 50 Pfennig Band Overprint

Germany · 1948 · 50 Pfennig

A 50 Pfennig stamp from the British-American-Occupied Zone of Germany, featuring a definitive design with a distinctive 'Bandaufdruck' (band overprint) across the center.

Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War II, this stamp signifies the re-establishment of postal services under the Allied occupation in the Bizone, a crucial step in post-war reconstruction.