German Empire 1920 Official Stamp (Württemberg Overprint)

German Empire · 1920 · 50 Pfennig

The stamp features the denomination '50 Pfennig' centrally within an ornate frame, with 'Deutsches Reich' at the top and 'Dienstmarke' at the bottom. It is an overprinted stamp from the Württemberg series, adapted for use across the German Empire.

Issued in 1920, this official stamp reflects the post-WWI period in Germany, where stamps from former constituent states like Württemberg were overprinted for unified use across the newly formed Weimar Republic. It signifies the administrative unification of postal services after the collapse of the monarchy.