
Graf Zeppelin Airship, 50th Ocean Crossing
Germany · 1933 · 1 RM
The stamp features the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin airship flying over a stylized globe, commemorating its 50th ocean crossing. The denomination '1 RM' is at the bottom, and 'DEUTSCHES REICH' is at the top.
Issued in 1933, this stamp commemorates the 50th transatlantic flight of the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, coinciding with its visit to the Chicago World's Fair. It highlights Germany's pioneering role in airship technology and international airmail services.
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Image: Reichspost of the German Empire · License: Public domain
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