Germany Type RB5 Meter Stamp

Germany · 1960 · 50 Pfennig

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a stylized eagle emblem (Bundesadler) in the center, and '50 PFENNIG' below. The design includes wavy lines on the left and a machine cancellation on the right, dated October 2, 1960.

This meter stamp represents the postal service of West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) during the Cold War era. Meter stamps were widely used by businesses for efficient mail franking, indicating the modernization of postal services.