German Empire Imperial Eagle, 20 Pfennig

German Empire · 1896 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized imperial eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by an oval frame. The country name 'DEUTSCHES REICH' is at the top, and the denomination '20 PFENNIG' is at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the 'Reichsadler' (Imperial Eagle) series, a standard definitive issue for the German Empire, reflecting its national identity and postal service during the late 19th century. It represents a period of unification and imperial power in Germany.