Germany Provisional Meter Stamp Types HA1A-1C

Germany · 1946 · 12 Pfg

Three examples of German provisional meter stamps from 1946, each featuring a circular 'DEUTSCHE POST' postmark with a date and a rectangular franking impression stating '12 Pfg' and 'Gebühr bezahlt' (Fee paid). The variations HA1A, HA1B, and HA1C show slight differences in the typography and layout of the franking text.

Issued in 1946, these provisional meter stamps reflect the immediate post-World War II period in Germany, when the postal system was being re-established under Allied occupation and new postal regulations were in effect. They represent a temporary solution for postage payment during a time of significant upheaval.