Germany Meter Stamp Type RA3

Germany · 1989 · 0,80 DM

The meter stamp features the text 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' above a stylized posthorn logo. Below, the denomination 'DM 0,80' and a machine cancellation with date '20.10.89' and location are visible.

Issued by Deutsche Bundespost, this meter stamp reflects the postal services of West Germany during the late Cold War period, shortly before the reunification of Germany. Meter stamps were widely used for efficient processing of large volumes of mail.