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20 Years Displacement
common1945-1980

20 Years Displacement

West Germany · 1965 · 20+10 Pf

The stamp design features a somber depiction of a family, a man, woman, and child, carrying bundles as they walk, symbolizing the plight of displaced persons. The text '20 JAHRE VERTREIBUNG' is prominently displayed.

This stamp commemorates the 20th anniversary of the expulsion of Germans from Eastern European territories after World War II, a significant event in post-war German history.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel479

Image: Deutsche Bundepost scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=McZack&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="McZack (page does not exist)">McZack</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.