Norway Official Stamp, 10 Øre (TJENESTE MERKE)
Norway · 1877 · 10 ØRE
The stamp features the Norwegian coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding an axe, within an oval frame. The text 'NORGE' is at the top, 'TJENESTE MERKE' at the bottom, and '10 ØRE' at the sides.
These 'TJENESTE MERKE' (Service Stamp) issues were used for official government mail in Norway, indicating that postage was paid by the state. They represent a specific period in postal history when government departments had their own franking system.
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