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Germany Meter Stamp Type PP-D1
common1945-1980

Germany Meter Stamp Type PP-D1

Germany · 1970 · DM 0.50

A German meter stamp featuring the 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscription, a stylized posthorn emblem, and a franked denomination of DM 0.50, along with a date and location cancellation.

Meter stamps like this one represent the mechanization of mail franking, allowing businesses and postal services to process mail efficiently without traditional adhesive stamps. This particular type was used by the Deutsche Bundespost during the Cold War era.

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