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German Empire Wavy Lines Watermark Stamp
German Empire · 1905 · Unknown
This image shows the 'Wellenlinien' (wavy lines) watermark, a security feature used on various definitive stamps of the German Empire.
Introduced in 1905, the 'Wellenlinien' watermark replaced earlier patterns on German Empire stamps, notably the Germania series, enhancing security during a period of significant postal usage.
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