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Germany Meter Stamp Type Q9
common1945-1980

Germany Meter Stamp Type Q9

Germany · 1970 · 100 Pfennig

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top and a large '100' denomination, typical of a machine-applied postal indicium.

Meter stamps like this represent the mechanization of postal services, allowing businesses and post offices to print postage directly. This particular type was used by the Deutsche Bundespost in West Germany during the Cold War era.

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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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