Germany (Berlin) Red Overprint Definitive, 23 Pfennig
Germany (West Berlin) · 1949 · 23 Pfennig
The stamp features a posthorn design, characteristic of German definitive stamps, with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and 'BERLIN' at the bottom, all overprinted in red. The denomination '23' is in the lower right.
Issued for West Berlin after World War II, these stamps with the 'BERLIN' overprint distinguished them from stamps issued for West Germany. This series was part of the currency reform and postal re-establishment during the early Cold War era, signifying Berlin's unique status.
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