Germany Type NC1 Meter Stamp

Germany · 1955 · Variable

This meter stamp features the text 'DEUTSCHE POST' prominently at the top, with 'NC1' below it, identifying its specific type. The design is simple and rectangular, characteristic of early meter stamps, with a wavy line pattern on the left side.

Meter stamps like the NC1 type were crucial for modernizing postal services in post-WWII West Germany, offering businesses an efficient and flexible method for postage payment. This type represents the early era of the Deutsche Post in the Federal Republic of Germany.