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common1945-1980
Germany Meter Stamp Type ID8
Germany · 1980 · 100 Pfg
A German meter stamp featuring the text 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST', the denomination '100 Pfg', and a date/location cancellation. The design includes a posthorn symbol and wavy lines.
Meter stamps like this one were crucial for efficient mail processing by businesses and postal services, representing a shift towards automated franking. This example dates from West Germany during the Cold War era.
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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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