uncommon1900-1945

German East Africa 7½ hellers SMY Hohenzollern

Name: German East Africa 7½ hellers SMY Hohenzollern
Brand: German East Africa

German East Africa · 1913 · 7½ hellers

The stamp depicts the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern, with 'DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKA' at the top and '7½ HELLER' at the bottom. This example is a block of four with gutters and margins.

Issued for the German colony of German East Africa, this stamp features the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern, symbolizing German imperial power and presence in its overseas territories prior to World War I.

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ships transport royalty colonial

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