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Germany Meter Stamp, Type PA1.1
common1945-1980

Germany Meter Stamp, Type PA1.1

Germany · 1960 · 100 Pfennig

The stamp features 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a large '100' for the denomination, and a circular postmark-like cancellation on the right. The design is functional and minimalist.

Meter stamps were introduced to streamline mail processing for businesses and large organizations. This stamp represents the postal services of West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) during the post-WWII era.

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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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