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uncommon1945-1980
Saarland Reconstruction Fund: Winterberg Monument
Saarland · 1956 · 10+5F
The stamp depicts the Winterberg Monument, a memorial structure, with 'SAAR' at the top and the denomination '10+5F' at the bottom.
Issued in 1956, this stamp from the Saarland includes a surcharge to fund the reconstruction of monuments in the region, reflecting post-WWII efforts to rebuild cultural heritage. Saarland was at this time an autonomous region under French protectorate.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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