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common1945-1980
Germany Type NC4 Meter Stamp
Germany · 1970 · DM 0.50
A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a stylized posthorn emblem, and the denomination 'DM 0.50' / '50 pf'. It also includes spaces for date and meter number.
Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses, offering efficiency and convenience. This specific indicium represents the postal service of West Germany, Deutsche Bundespost, during the post-WWII era, reflecting its role in a divided Germany.
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