common1900-1945

German Airmail Wooden Dove

Name: German Airmail Wooden Dove
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1923 · 200 Mark

The stamp depicts a stylized wooden dove in flight, symbolizing airmail, with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and 'FLUGPOST' inscriptions and a '200 MARK' denomination.

Issued during the peak of hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic, this stamp reflects the severe economic instability in Germany following World War I, with its high denomination quickly becoming obsolete.

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airmail birds symbolism hyperinflation

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michel265

Image: <a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Aufseeser" class="extiw" title="de:Ernst Aufseeser">de:Ernst Aufseeser</a> (1880-1940). scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

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