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Germany Meter Stamp Type PB5
common1945-1980

Germany Meter Stamp Type PB5

Germany · 1970 · 100 Pfennig

The stamp features the text 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a posthorn emblem in the center, and the denomination '100' at the bottom, all within a rectangular frame. It's a standard design for German meter stamps of its era.

Meter stamps like this were widely used by businesses and government offices in West Germany to frank mail, providing an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. This particular type, PB5, refers to a specific Postalia franking machine model used by Deutsche Bundespost.

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