Elisabeth von Thüringen, Bedeutende Deutsche series

West Germany · 1961 · 7 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Elisabeth von Thüringen (Saint Elizabeth of Hungary) facing left. The text 'Deutsche Bundespost' is at the top, and the denomination '7 Pfennig' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 'Bedeutende Deutsche' (Important Germans) definitive series issued by Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany). It honors Elisabeth von Thüringen, a medieval princess and saint renowned for her charity, reflecting a post-war emphasis on significant cultural and historical figures.