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common1945-1980
Cargo Ship 'Sturmfels'
West Germany · 1977 · 70 Pfennig
The stamp depicts the cargo ship 'Sturmfels' equipped with heavy-lift gear, sailing on the water. The ship is shown from a slightly elevated side view, with its name visible on the bow.
Issued as a 'Jugendmarke' (Youth Stamp), this semi-postal stamp helped raise funds for youth welfare in West Germany. The depiction of the cargo ship 'Sturmfels' likely celebrated German maritime trade and industry.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Deutsche Bundespost · License: Public domain
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