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Germany 1921 'Ohne Kolonien' Propaganda Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

Germany 1921 'Ohne Kolonien' Propaganda Overprint

Germany · 1921 · 80 pfennig

A German 80 pfennig definitive stamp (Scott #145) featuring a posthorn design, overprinted diagonally in black with the text 'OHNE KOLONIEN' (Without Colonies) and a horizontal bar.

This unofficial overprint reflects post-World War I German sentiment regarding the loss of its colonial territories, serving as a form of private propaganda advocating for their return, particularly in the context of the Treaty of Versailles.

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