Berliner Bär with Soviet Occupation Zone overprint

Soviet Occupation Zone (Germany) · 1948 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized Berliner Bär (Berlin Bear) facing left, with 'BERLIN' above. It has a diagonal overprint reading 'SOWJETISCHE BESATZUNGSZONE'.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany shortly after World War II, this stamp reflects the administrative division of post-war Germany. The overprint signifies its specific use within the Soviet-controlled territory.