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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
michel292
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