Berlin Cityscapes: Brandenburg Gate

West Germany · 1956 · 20 Pf

The stamp features the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a neoclassical monument in Berlin. The text 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN' is at the top, with the '20 Pf' denomination at the bottom.

This stamp is part of a definitive series issued for West Berlin by Deutsche Bundespost during the Cold War, symbolizing the city's connection to West Germany. The Brandenburg Gate was a potent symbol of the divided city.