Paul von Hindenburg Mourning Border

German Reich · 1934 · 12 + 8 Pfg

This stamp features a portrait of Paul von Hindenburg, depicted in profile facing left, encircled by a black mourning border. The denomination '12 + 8 Pfg' is printed at the bottom.

Issued in 1934 following the death of Paul von Hindenburg, the second President of Germany, this stamp commemorates his passing. The mourning border signifies the national period of grief, with the surcharge likely benefiting a related cause.