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French Zone of Germany - Saarland Coat of Arms
uncommon1945-1980

French Zone of Germany - Saarland Coat of Arms

Allied Occupation Zones (French Zone of Germany) · 1946 · 2 RM

The stamp depicts the coat of arms of the Palatinate, featuring a crowned lion rampant on a shield. It is inscribed 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and '2 RM' at the bottom.

Issued in 1946 for the French Occupation Zone of Germany, specifically the Saarland region, this stamp reflects the complex administrative landscape of post-WWII Germany under Allied control.

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Image: "Allied Postal Administration for Germany – French Zone" and "Poste française" · License: Public domain

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