French Occupation Zone (Germany) Overprint, 30 Pfennig
French Occupation Zone (Germany) · 1945 · 30 pfennig
A German stamp featuring a portrait of Adolf Hitler, overprinted with 'France Libre' and the Cross of Lorraine symbol, indicating its use in the French occupation zone post-WWII.
Issued immediately after World War II, this stamp signifies the Allied occupation of Germany and the denazification process, with the French authorities repurposing existing German stamps for their administrative needs.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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