uncommon1900-1945

German Cameroon SMY Hohenzollern with British Occupation Overprint

Name: German Cameroon SMY Hohenzollern with British Occupation Overprint
Brand: German Cameroon

German Cameroon · 1915 · 4d

The stamp features the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern sailing on the sea. It bears an overprint 'C.E.F. 4d.' diagonally across the design, indicating British occupation.

Issued during World War I, this stamp reflects the British occupation of German Cameroon. The overprint transformed a German colonial stamp into a provisional issue for the occupying forces.

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transport ships colonial occupation royalty

Image: Reichspost of German Empire; uploaded by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nickpo" title="User:Nickpo">User:Nickpo</a> · License: Public domain

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