Germany Meter Stamp Type M5

Germany · 1996 · 1,00 DM

A rectangular German meter stamp featuring the 'DEUTSCHE POST' inscription, a posthorn logo, and the 'DM 1,00' denomination. It includes a machine cancellation dated August 27, 1996.

Meter stamps like this one reflect the modernization of postal services in Germany, allowing for automated postage application. Issued in 1996, it represents the Deutsche Mark era before the introduction of the Euro.