German Empire 1919 Germania Surcharge for War Wounded

German Empire · 1919 · 15 + 5 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Germania, a personification of Germany, with an overprint of '5 Pf.' on the original 15 Pf. denomination, printed in dark violet.

Issued in 1919, this stamp is a charity issue from the German Empire, featuring a surcharge to raise funds for war-disabled persons in the aftermath of World War I.