1920 German Official Stamp, Württemberg Overprint
German Empire · 1920 · 50 Pfennig
The stamp features a profile bust of a woman, likely an allegorical figure, with a prominent black overprint reading 'Deutsches Reich' at the top and 'Dienstsache' at the bottom. The denomination '50 Pfennig' is printed below the central design.
Issued in 1920, this official stamp reflects the post-World War I transition in Germany, where existing Württemberg state stamps were overprinted for use as official mail throughout the newly formed Weimar Republic, symbolizing the unification of postal services.
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