Saar Meter Stamp, Deutsche Bundespost

Saar Protectorate · 1957 · 20 Pfennig

A rectangular meter mark featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, 'SAAR' below, and '20 PF' for the denomination. It includes the date '10.1.57' and a cancellation-like pattern.

This meter stamp was used by the Deutsche Bundespost in the Saar Protectorate, a region under French administration after WWII that rejoined West Germany in 1957. It reflects the postal services during this transitional period for the Saarland.