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Germania for War Victims Semi-Postal
uncommon1900-1945

Germania for War Victims Semi-Postal

Germany · 1919 · 15+5 pfennigs

A green stamp featuring the allegorical figure of Germania, overprinted with 'FÜR KRIEGSOpFER' (For War Victims) and a new denomination '15+5 Pf.'.

Issued in the aftermath of World War I, this semi-postal stamp was intended to raise funds for war victims in Germany, reflecting the severe social and economic challenges of the post-war period.

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sg200
scottB1
michel106

Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1316547" class="extiw" title="d:Q1316547"><span title="German graphic designer">Paul Waldraff</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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