Posthorn Definitive with Berlin Overprint

Federal Republic of Germany (West Berlin) · 1949 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized posthorn design, a common symbol for postal services, with the denomination '20 Pfennig' and 'Deutsche Post'. It bears a red overprint 'Berlin' at the top.

Issued in 1949, this stamp is part of the first definitive series for West Berlin, distinguished by the 'Berlin' overprint on stamps originally issued for the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting the city's unique post-war status.