Germany (Berlin) Red Overprint Definitive, 22 Pfennig
Germany (Berlin) · 1949 · 22 Pfennig
The stamp features a stylized posthorn design, with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and 'BERLIN' overprinted in red at the bottom. The denomination '22' is also prominently displayed.
Issued for West Berlin after the currency reform and the Berlin Blockade, these stamps signified its distinct postal administration. The red 'BERLIN' overprint distinguished them from stamps used in West Germany, highlighting the city's unique political status.
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