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Germany Meter Stamp Type PV5B
common1945-1980

Germany Meter Stamp Type PV5B

Germany · 1960 · 100 Pfennig

A red rectangular meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a posthorn emblem, the denomination '100', and a circular postmark with date and location details.

Meter stamps like this one were widely used by businesses in post-war West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) for efficient mail franking, reflecting a modernization of postal services.

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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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