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common1945-1980
Germany Meter Stamp Type B3
Germany · 1960 · DM 0.50
A German meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top and 'DM 0.50' as the denomination. It includes a circular cancellation mark with 'FRANKIERT' (franked) and space for date and location, characteristic of the B3 type design.
This meter stamp represents the postal services of West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) during the post-WWII era, likely from the 1950s or 1960s. Meter stamps were crucial for efficient bulk mail processing by businesses and government entities.
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