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uncommon1900-1945
12 Pfennig, Soviet Occupation Zone, West Saxony
Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone, West Saxony) · 1945 · 12 Pfg
The stamp features the large numeral '12' for its denomination, with 'Pfg' below it, all enclosed within a simple decorative frame. 'WEST-SACHSEN' is printed at the top.
Issued shortly after the end of World War II in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany, these stamps were provisional issues for local postal services before a unified postal system was established.
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Image: OPD Leipzig · License: Public domain
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