Bizone 1948 Bandaufdruck Overprint

Germany (Bizone) · 1948 · 60 Pfennig

A definitive stamp from the Bizone era, featuring a diagonal 'BANDAUFDRUCK' (band overprint) and 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top, with a denomination of 60 Pfennig. The underlying design is largely obscured by the dark overprint.

Issued in the British-American Occupied Zone of Germany in 1948, this stamp with the 'Bandaufdruck' overprint signifies the transitional postal administration during the post-WWII occupation period, preceding the establishment of West Germany.