German East Africa Occupation 'G.E.A.' Overprint

Tanzania (Tanganyika) · 1917 · 6 Cents

This stamp features a portrait of King George V, originally issued for the East Africa and Uganda Protectorates. It was overprinted with 'G.E.A.' (German East Africa) in black ink for use in the former German colony following its occupation by British forces during World War I. The overprint signifies the change in administrative control.

Issued during the East African Campaign of World War I, these overprinted stamps mark the British occupation of German East Africa, which was later mandated to the United Kingdom as Tanganyika.