Leipzig Fall Trade Fair 1949

Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1949 · 24 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized 'M' emblem representing the Leipzig Trade Fair, with text 'Leipziger Herbstmesse 1949' and 'Deutsche Post' indicating its purpose and issuer.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany, this stamp commemorates the Leipzig Fall Trade Fair of 1949, symbolizing early post-WWII efforts to revive trade and economic activity in the nascent East German state.