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German Empire 1919 War Victims Surcharge on Germania

Name: German Empire 1919 War Victims Surcharge on Germania
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1919 · 10+5 Pfennig

This German Empire postage stamp from 1919 features the iconic Germania design, overprinted with a 10+5 Pfennig surcharge. The surcharge, marked 'Kriegsopfer' (War Victims), was issued to raise funds for those affected by World War I.

Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War I, this stamp reflects Germany's dire economic situation and the widespread need for charitable support for war victims and their families during a period of immense social and political upheaval.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

world-war-i charity war-victims germania surcharge

Catalog Numbers

sg193

scott124

michel109

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.