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common1945-1980
Germany Deutsche Bundespost Meter Stamp Type C1
Germany · 1955 · 10 Pfennig
A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, the denomination '10' prominently in the center, and a stylized posthorn emblem below it. The left edge has a wavy, serrated appearance typical of meter impressions.
This meter stamp represents the postal services of West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in the post-WWII era. Meter stamps were widely adopted for efficient bulk mail processing, reflecting modernization in postal operations.
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