Norway Meter Stamp Type BA5

Norway · 1935 · 0.20 Kr.

An oval meter stamp featuring 'NORGE' at the top and 'PORTO BETALT' at the bottom, with the denomination 'KR. 0.20' in the center. The design includes wavy lines surrounding the text.

Meter stamps like this one were developed to facilitate bulk mailings for businesses, allowing them to print postage directly onto envelopes. This Norwegian meter stamp signifies the country's use of such automated postal payment systems, likely from the mid-20th century.