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150 Years of German Gymnastics Movement
common1945-1980

150 Years of German Gymnastics Movement

West Germany · 1958 · 20 pfennig

The stamp features a dynamic, stylized depiction of a gymnast in mid-air, commemorating 150 years of the German gymnastics movement. It includes the denomination '20' and the issuing authority 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST'.

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the German gymnastics movement (Turnbewegung), a significant cultural and nationalistic movement in German history. It reflects the post-war emphasis on physical culture and national identity in West Germany.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

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