www.germanstamps.net Germany (1872-1918) Deutsches Reich Flag of Imperial Germany Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting medals to German soldiers at Tarnopol on the Eastern Front during World War I Germany began issuing stamps in 1872, only a year after the unification of the German states into the German Empire. Early stamps of the Imperial period are of a simple deisgn, largely due to limitations in the printing technology of the time. In 1900, Germany began issuing stamps of the Germania series, which would remain the standard stamp design for the remainder of the Imperial period.
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Germany (1872-1918) Deutsches Reich
Flag of Imperial Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting medals to German soldiers at Tarnopol on the Eastern Front during World War I
Germany began issuing stamps in 1872, only a year after the unification of the German states into the German Empire.
Early stamps of the Imperial period are of a simple deisgn, largely due to limitations in the printing technology of the time.
In 1900, Germany began issuing stamps of the Germania series, which would remain the standard stamp design for the remainder of the Imperial period.
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Small-Shield Eagles
1 January 1872
Gray Violet,Bright Gray Purple
1/4 Groschen
Light- to Dark Yellowish Green
1/3 Groschen
Dark (Gray)Emerald Green1/3 Groschen
Bright Reddish Orange to Vermillion
1/2 Groschen
(Bright) Red Carmine, Carmine
1 Groschen
(Gray) Ultramarine, Dark Gray Blue
2 Groschen
Medium- to Dark Ochre Brown5 Groschen
Yellowish Green to Emerald Green
1 Kreuzer
Reddish Orange,Red Orange2 Kreuzer
Carmine, (Bright) Red Carmine
3 Kreuzer
(Gray) Ultramarine, Dark Gray Blue
7 Kreuzer
Medium- to Dark Ochre Brown
18 Kreuzer
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Numerals
For internal official use only
1 January 1872
Proclamation of Prussian king Wilhelm I as German Emperor at Versailles, by Anton von Werner
Light Gray Brown, Dark Yellow Gray to Dark Brown Gray
10 Groschen
(Gray) Ultramarine, Dark Gray Brown
30 Groschen
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Small-Shield Eagles
1 April 1872
Orange, Bright Yellow Orange1/2 Groschen
Orange2 Kreuzer
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Large-Shield Eagles
1 June 1872
1 November 1872
Gray Violet,Bright Gray Purple
1/4 Groschen
Yellowish Green to (Dark) Yellow Green
1/3 Groschen
(Dark) Gray Emerald Green, (Dark) Greenish Olive,
(Dark) Olive Green1/3 Groschen
Orange toYellowish Orange
1/2 Groschen
(Bright) Red Carmine, Carmine
1 Groschen
(Gray) Ultramarine, Dark Gray Blue
2 Groschen
Light- to Medium Reddish Brown, (Bright) Brown Orange
2 1/2 Groschen
Medium Red Brown2 1/2 Groschen
(Bright) Brown2 1/2 Groschen
Blackish Ochre, Ochre Brown5 Groschen
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Large-Shield Eagles
1 June 1872
1 November 1872
Yellowish Green to (Dark) Yellow Green
1 Kreuzer
(Dark) Gray Emerald Green, (Dark) Greenish Olive
1 Kreuzer
Orange toYellowish Orange
2 Kreuzer
(Bright) Red Carmine, Carmine
3 Kreuzer
(Gray) Ultramarine, Dark Gray Blue
7 Kreuzer
Light- to Medium Reddish Brown9 Kreuzer
Medium Red Brown9 Kreuzer
(Bright) Brown9 Kreuzer
Blackish Ochre, Ochre Brown
18 Kreuzer
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Surcharged Large-Shield Eagles
1 January 1974
(Bright) Brown Orange, Light- to Medium Reddish Brown
2 1/2 Groschen on 2 1/2 Groschen
(Bright) Brown Orange, Light- to Medium Reddish Brown9 Kreuzer on 9 Kreuzer
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"PFENNIGE" Issues
1 January 1875
1875 / 1876
18771878July 1879
18791878
(Bluish) Green, Emerald Green
3 Pfennig
Yellowish Green to Dark Yellow Green
3 Pfennig
Medium- to Bright Gray Lilac,
(Bright) Gray Purple5 Pfennig
Medium- to Bright Lilac Red, Lilac Red
10 Pfennig
Dark Carmine Red10 Pfennig
Medium- toBright Red Carmine
10 Pfennig(UV) Orange
Light- to Dark Ultramarine20 Pfennig
(Bright) Cobalt Blue20 Pfennig
(Medium) Reddish Brown, Lilac Brown
25 Pfennig
Light Reddish Brown25 Pfennig
Carmine Brown25 Pfennig
(Dark) Yellow Brown25 Pfennig
(Dark) Sienna25 Pfennig
Yellow Gray50 Pfennig
Dark Gray50 Pfennig
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Numeral in Oval
1890 18991889
Reichstag, 1894
1880 18841 January 1875
Dark Red Carmine2 Mark
Reddish Carmine2 Mark
Bright Gray Lilac2 Mark
Bright Pink Lilac2 Mark
Medium Pink Lilac2 Mark
Violet Purple2 Mark
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"PFENNIGE" Issues
5 March 1877
"The Proclamation of the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles on 18 January 1871", by Anton von Werner
Gray Green50 Pfennig
Dark Gray Green50 Pfennig
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"PFENNIG" Issues
1882 / 1885
1887-1889
1880-1887 1884-1886 1880-1884 1883 / 1884
1887 / 1888
(Medium) Green3 Pfennig
Early Variant
Dark Green3 Pfennig
Early Variant
(Light) Yellowish Green3 Pfennig
Early Variant
Yellow Green3 Pfennig
Early Variant
Medium Yellowish Green3 Pfennig
Early Variant
(Light) Yellowish Green3 Pfennig
Late Variant
Medium Yellowish Green3 Pfennig
Late Variant
(Medium) Gray Purple, Violet Purple
5 PfennigEarly Variant
(Medium) Gray Purple, Violet Purple
5 PfennigLate Variant
The early (up to about 1886) and late (after about 1886) variants of these issue can be distinguished by the following:
Earlt Variants — up to approximately 1884, colors are more matte finish, and gum is yellowish with fine cracks. Up to approximately 1886, there are wide variations in paper and colors.
Late Variants — after late 1886, gum, paper and colors are variable, but typically with somewhat glossy, rich colors in a smoother appearance and mostly white, glossy gum.
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"PFENNIG" Issues
1880-1883, 1885/1886
1880/1881
1881-1884
1880/1881, 1884/1885
1886-18901880/1881,1884, 1885
1882-1885 1885/1886 1886-1889
Bright Carmine, Bright Pink Red
10 Pfennig(UV) Yellowish Red
Early Variant
Medium- to Bright Violet Ultramarine
20 PfennigEarly Variant
Pink Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Dark Yellowish OrangeEarly Variant
Bright Gray Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Early Variant
Bright Pink (1880/1881, 1884)(Light-) Pink (1885)
10 Pfennig(UV) Light OrangeSharp Embossing
Early Variant
Bright Ultramarine, Bright Cobalt
20 PfennigEarly Variant
Bright Red Carmine,Dark Pink Red
10 Pfennig(UV) Medium Brown Orange
Late Variant
Dark Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Late Variant
Medium Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Early Variant
The early (up to about 1886) and late (after about 1886) variants of these issue can be distinguished by the following:
Earlt Variants — up to approximately 1884, colors are more matte finish, and gum is yellowish with fine cracks. Up to approximately 1886, there are wide variations in paper and colors.
Late Variants — after late 1886, gum, paper and colors are variable, but typically with somewhat glossy, rich colors in a smoother appearance and mostly white, glossy gum.
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"PFENNIG" Issues
1887-1889 1888 18891887/1888
1880-18871886/1889 1887-1890 1889
1880-1883 1883-1886 1882-1886
(Dark) Olive50 Pfennig
Late Variant
Dark Green Olive50 Pfennig
Late Variant
Light Emerald Green50 Pfennig
Late Variant
Dark Gray Green50 Pfennig
Late Variant
Bright Olive Green to Bright Green Olive
50 PfennigLate Variant
(Medium) Gray Green50 Pfennig
Early Variant
(Bright) Brown Ochre
25 PfennigLate Variant
Orange Brown25 Pfennig
Late Variant
Bright Yellow Brown25 Pfennig
Sharp EmbossingLate Variant
The early (up to about 1886) and late (after about 1886) variants of these issue can be distinguished by the following:
Earlt Variants — up to approximately 1884, colors are more matte finish, and gum is yellowish with fine cracks. Up to approximately 1886, there are wide variations in paper and colors.
Late Variants — after late 1886, gum, paper and colors are variable, but typically with somewhat glossy, rich colors in a smoother appearance and mostly white, glossy gum.
Bright Orange Brown, Medium Yellow Brown
25 PfennigEarly Variant
Reddish Orange25 Pfennig
Early Variant
Dark Red Orange25 Pfennig
Early Variant
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Crown / Eagle Issues
1889-1892 1891/1892 1891-19001890/1891
1898-1900 1899-1900 1897-1900
1889-1892 1889/1890 1891-1897 1897-1900
1899-1900
Green5 Pfennig
Dark (Gray) Green5 Pfennig
Dark Yellow(ish) Green5 Pfennig
(Bright) Opal Green5 Pfennig
Yellowish Green5 Pfennig
Light Ochre3 Pfennig
Bright Orange Brown3 Pfennig
Bright Brown Ochre3 Pfennig
Yellow Brown3 Pfennig
Dark (Yellow) Brown3 Pfennig
Medium Brown3 Pfennig
Light Ochre Brown3 Pfennig
Dark Ochre Brown3 Pfennig
(UV) Brownish Black
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Crown / Eagle Issues
1893-1900 1899/1900
1890-1895
1893/1894 1893-1900
1890-18921889/1890
Red Carmine10 Pfennig
(UV) Dark Red
Lilac Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Light Vermillion
Dark Pink (Red)10 Pfennig
(UV) Yellowish Orange
Dark Pink (Red)10 Pfennig
(UV) Bright Ochre
Pink Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Brilliant Carmine (Pink) to Red
Magenta10 Pfennig
(UV) Dark Carmine
Bright Pink Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Brown
Bright Pink Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Brownish Red
Medium (Carmine) Red10 Pfennig(UV) Ochre
Medium (Carmine) Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Dark Yellow
Bright Lilac Red10 Pfennig(UV) Red
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Crown / Eagle Issues
1889-1893 1890-19001890/1891 1898-1900
1895-1895 1892/1893
1892-1894 1891-1893
1889/1891
Yellow Orange25 Pfennig
Bright Yellowish Orange25 Pfennig
Dark Orange25 Pfennig
Yellowish Orange25 Pfennig
Medium Ultramarine20 Pfennig
(UV) Blue or White Gray
Bright Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Medium Blue20 Pfennig
(UV) Blue or White Gray
Dark Blue20 Pfennig
Bright Gray Ultramarine20 Pfennig
(Bright) Cobalt Blue20 Pfennig(UV) Gray
Violet Ultramarine20 Pfennig
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29 March 1900
1889-1891 1890-19001893/1894 1897-1899
1889-18911889/1890
Bright Gray2 Pfennig
(Bright) Brownish Red50 Pfennig
(UV) Dark Pink Red
(Bright) Lilac Brown50 Pfennig
Medium Brown Red50 Pfennig
Bright Red Brown50 Pfennig
Bright Reddish Brown50 Pfennig
Brownish Carmine50 Pfennig
(UV) Brown Carmine
Dark Brownish Red50 Pfennig
(UV) Carmine Red
(Bright) Brown Red50 Pfennig
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Germania
4 July 1900 25 October 1900February 1900 March 1900
1 January 190020 December 189927 December 1899December 1899
30 December 1899 16 February 1900 24 April 1900 8 January 1900 10 March 1900
(Dark) Blue Gray2 Pfennig
Dark Orange Brown3 Pfennig
Dark Ochre Brown to Blackish Brown Ochre
3 Pfennig
(Dark) Green5 Pfennig
Dark Reddish Carmine / Red Black
on Matte Carmine80 Pfennig
Dark Brownish Lilac to Dark Brown Purple / Red Black on Matte Brown Orange
50 Pfennig
(Dark Reddish) Carmine / Black
40 Pfennig
Reddish Orange / Red Black on Matte Yellowish Orange
30 Pfennig
Dark Carmine Red to (Dark) Reddish Carmine
10 Pfennig
(Dark) Red Carmine10 Pfennig
Dark Pink Red10 Pfennig
(Dark) Violet Ultramarine to
Lilac Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Reddish Orange / Yellow Black
on Light Yellow25 Pfennig
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Early Printings
December 1899
27 December 1899 20 December 1899 1 January 1900
10 March 1900
The so-called "Early Printings" are distinguishable by thicker text in "REICHSPOST" .
These issues are essays which were probably delivered in small quantities to the philatelic press.
Reddish Orange / Red Black on Matte Yellowish Orange
30 Pfennig
(Dark Reddish) Carmine / Black
40 Pfennig
Dark Brownish Lilac to Dark Brown Purple / Red Black on
Matte Brown Orange50 Pfennig
Dark Reddish Carmine / Red Black on Matte Carmine
80 Pfennig
Reddish Orange / Yellow Blackon Light Yellow
25 Pfennig
Later Printings
Early Printings
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In 1901, the German cruiser S.M.S. Vineta began a tour of ports in South America, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. On 26 January 1901, the Vineta arrived in New Orleans for a 14-day official visit. After leaving New Orleans, the Vineta continued its Caribbean tour. When it arrived in Trinidad on 16 March 1901, newspapers from New Orleans reporting the events of the visit were delivered to the ship. Many of the newspaper reports included photos of the crew, which were a high-interest item at the time.
As a result, many crewmembers wanted to send copies of the newspapers back home to Germany. The rate for printed matter up to 50 grams was 3 Pf, but since printed matter was rarely mailed from on board ships of the German Navy, 3 Pf stamps were not stocked on the ship. As a result, three sheets of 5 Pf Germania stamps were bisected and handstamped with a “3 PF” overprint.
The provisionals were first used on 13 April 1901. All uses after 28 June 1901 are believed to be favor cancels, as it was on that date that the Vineta's Captain received a letter directing him to cease the use of provisional postage.
S.M.S. Vineta
Vineta Provisional
13 April 1901
(Dark) Green3 Pfennig on Bisected 5 Pfennig
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Germania
1 April 1900 Late August 1900
1 June 1900
Dark Carmine Red1 Mark
Dark Vermillion Red to (Dark) Red1 Mark
Dark Lilac Red1 Mark
Blackish Violet Ultramarineto Blackish Blue
2 MarkType I
Blackish Violet Ultramarineto Blackish Blue
2 MarkType II
2 Mark Type IFew lines in end of bloomPositions 1-4, 9-20
2 Mark Type IINumerous lines in end of bloom
Positions 5-8
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Germania
12 December 1900
2 August 1900
Blue Black to Violet Black3 MarkType I
Blue Black to Violet Black3 MarkType II
Green Black / Brownish Carmine5 MarkType I
Green Black / Brownish Carmine5 MarkType II
Green Black / Brownish Carmine5 Mark
Type III — Type I with red & white retouching
Green Black / Brownish Carmine5 Mark
Type IV — Type I with white retouching
3 Mark Type II (bottom)Breast armor higher, torso isstraighter, reins not sagging
5 Mark Type II (right)Thin "5", pointed left corner of "5",
Ear present,"R" with serifs
3 Mark Type I (top)Breast armor touches horse, torso bent backwards, reins sagging
5 Mark Type I (left)Thick "5", blunt left corner of "5"Missing ear,"R" of "REICHSPOST" without serifs
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Germania
1 April 1902
June 1904
Dark Reddish Carmine / Brown Black on
Matte Carmine Red80 Pfennig
Dark Brownish Lilac / Brown Black on
Matte Brown Orange50 Pfennig
(Red) Carmine / Brown Black40 Pfennig
Dark (Reddish) Orange /Brown Black on
Matte Chrome Yellow30 Pfennig
Bright Red Carmine to Reddish Carmine
10 Pfennig
Bright Violet Ultramarine to
Dark Ultramarine20 Pfennig
(Bright) Lilac Ultramarine20 Pfennig
(Dark) Gray Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Dark- to Blackish Orange / Brown
Black on Light Yellow25 Pfennig
(Dark) Gray Blue2 Pfennig
(Dark) Olive Brown to (Dark) Ochre Brown
3 Pfennig
(Dark) Brown Ochre3 Pfennig
(Dark) Bluish Green to Dark Opal Green
5 Pfennig
(Dark) Green,Gray Green5 Pfennig
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Germania
20 March 1902
30 March 1902 30 August 1902
General Post Office, BerlinReichspostamt, Berlin
Nord und Süd, by Anton von Werner
Dark Carmine Red1 Mark
26:17 Perforation(UV) Yellowish Red
Carmine Red1 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Carmine Red1 Mark
25:16 Perforation
Blackish- to Black Blue2 Mark
26:17 Perforation
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Germania
22 May 190220 March 1902
2 August 19045 May 1904
28 May 190220 March 1902 20 February 1904
Kaiser Wilhelm I MonumentBerlin
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
25:16 Perforation(UV) Yellowish Red
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
25:16 Perforation(UV) Carmine to (Brownish) Lilac
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
26:17 Perforation(UV) Carmine to (Brownish) Lilac
Violet Black3 Mark
25:16 Perforation
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
26:17 Perforation(UV) Yellowish Red
Black Violet to Black Brown Violet3 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Violet Black3 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Black Brown Violet3 Mark
25:16 Perforation
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Germania
8 December 190224 May 1902
Blackish- to Black Blue2 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Blackish- to Black Blue2 Mark
25:16 Perforation
This variant of the 2 Mark design was issued in May 1902 / December 1902. It differs from the similar issue of March 1902 in that the font has been changed to a Roman font from the previously used Gothic font, and by the use of horizontal lines in the light rays as opposed to longitudinal rays.
Mar 1902
May / Dec 1902
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Germania
Peace Printing Lozenge Watermark
20 November 1905 21 October 1905 30 October 1905 24 November 1905
8 November 1905 20 July 1911 22 July 1911 25 June 1913
22 November 1907 9 April 1906 20 January 1906 16 January 1906
Dark Blue Gray to (Dark) Gray
2 Pfennig
(Dark) Brown Ochre to Dark Ochre Brown
3 Pfennig
(Dark) Green to Blackish Opal Green
5 Pfennig
Blackish Emerald Green
5 Pfennig
Bright- to Dark Carmine Red
10 Pfennig(UV) Lilac Brown
Bright- to Dark Red Carmine
10 Pfennig(UV) Red
(Dark) Carmine to Magenta
10 Pfennig
Blackish Pink to Dark Pink Red
10 Pfennig
(Bright) Lilac Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Medium- to Bright Violet Ultramarine
20 Pfennig
Light Lilac Ultramarine20 Pfennig
Dark- to Blackish (Reddish) Orange / Yellow
Black on Light Yellow25 Pfennig
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Germania
Peace Printing
23 December 1905 February 1913 22 December 1905
5 April 1906 5 April 1912
30 September 1911 19 October 1912 5 December 1905
Lozenge Watermark
(Dark) Reddish Orange / Black on White- to
Medium Chrome Yellow30 Pfennig
(Dark) Reddish Orange / Black on Orange White
30 Pfennig
Dark Reddish Carmine / (Brown) Black
40 Pfennig
(Dark) Gray Lilac to Dark Brownish Lilac / Black on White-
to Medium Chrome Yellow50 Pfennig
(Dark) Gray Lilac to Dark Brownish Lilac / Black on
Orange White50 Pfennig
(Dark) Gray Lilac to Dark Reddish Lilac
60 Pfennig
(Dark) Violet Purple60 Pfennig
Dark Reddish Carmine / Black on Matte Pink Red
80 Pfennig
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Germania
Peace Printing
9 December 1905 25 February 1906
21 March 1911 4 October 1912
24 January 1906
Lozenge Watermark
Dark Carmine Red to Red Carmine1 Mark
Blackish- to Black (Cobalt) Blue2 Mark
Blackish- to Black (Gray) Violet3 Mark
(UV) Red Orange
Black Brown Violet3 Mark
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
(UV) Yellowish Red
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
(UV) Carmine
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War Printing
13 April 1915 3 January 1918 13 April 1915 September 1917
2 March 1915 4 March 191515 January 1918
28 April 1915 21 April 1915 1 April 1919 15 October 1918
Lozenge Watermark
(Dark) Olive Brown to (Dark) Orange Brown
3 Pfennig
Blackish Brown to Black Ochre Brown
3 Pfennig
(Dark) Opal Green to Blackish (Gray) Green
5 Pfennig
Dark- to Blackish Bluish Green
5 Pfennig
Bright- to Dark Carmine Red
10 Pfennig
Bright Red Carmine10 Pfennig
(Bright) Carmine to Magenta10 Pfennig
(Dark) Lilac Red10 Pfennig
Black Opal Green5 Pfennig
Dark- to Blackish Pink Red10 Pfennig
Dark Red10 Pfennig
(UV) Vermillion Red
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War Printing
9 March 1915 March 1915 June 1915 7 April 1915
29 June 1915 25 June 1915
15 March 1915 19 March 1915 21 April 1915 13 May 1915
Lozenge Watermark
Dark Red Orange / Black on White- to Medium
Chrome Yellow30 Pfennig
Dark Red Orange / Black on Orange White
30 Pfennig
Dark Reddish Carmine to Lilac Carmine / Black
40 Pfennig
(Dark) Carmine Red to (Bright) Lilac Red / Black
40 Pfennig
Reddish Orange to Red Orange / Black on Yellow White
25 PfennigMetallic, Glossy Black
Reddish Orange to Red Orange / Black on Yellow White
25 PfennigDull Black
Lilac Ultramarine to Dark Lilac Ultramarine
20 Pfennig
Violet Ultramarine20 Pfennig
(Dark) Cobalt to(Dark) Ultramarine
20 Pfennig
Dark Violet Blue20 Pfennig
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War Printing
2 March 1915 15 April 1915
4 June 1915 12 October 1915 12 October 1916
22 January 1918 March 1915
Lozenge Watermark
(Dark) Gray Lilac to Dark Brownish Lilac / Black on Medium Chrome Yellow
50 Pfennig
(Dark) Gray Lilac to Dark Brownish Lilac / Black on
Orange White50 Pfennig
Dark- to Blackish Gray Lilac60 Pfennig
(Bright) Brown Violet to Gray Purple
60 Pfennig
(Dark) Brown Purple60 Pfennig
Carmine to Dark Reddish Carmine / Gray Black on Medium Gray Red
80 Pfennig
Metallic, Glossy Carmine Red / Red Black on Light Pink
80 Pfennig
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War Printing
30 January 1918 17 September 1915
31 May 1916 13 April 1916
2 May 1918 17 April 1917
Lozenge Watermark
Dark Carmine Red to Red Carmine1 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Dark Carmine Red to Red Carmine1 Mark
25:17 Perforation
Dark- to Blackish Blue2 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Dark- to Blackish Blue2 Mark
25:17 Perforation
Dark- to Blackish Gray Ultramarine2 Mark
25:17 Perforation
Black Violet Ultramarine2 Mark
25:17 Perforation
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War Printing
4 May 1919
9 October 1918 27 January 1919
18 May 1916 8 February 1918
Lozenge Watermark
Blackish- to Black Violet Gray3 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Blackish- to Black Violet Gray3 Mark
25:17 Perforation
Blackish- to Black Gray Violet3 Mark
25:17 Perforation
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
26:17 Perforation
Green Black / Dark Carmine5 Mark
25:17 Perforation
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Germania
28 July 1916
Field kitchen in the streets of Berlin, 1916
Lozenge Watermark
(Dark) Olive Gray2 1/2 Pfennig
Light Yellow Brown to Bright Orange Brown
15 Pfennig
Dark Brown Ochre15 Pfennig
(Bright) Orange7 1/2 Pfennig
Bright- to Dark Reddish Orange
7 1/2 Pfennig
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Germania
May 1917
Grocery line in Berlin, 1917
Lozenge Watermark
Blackish Gray Violet to Black Bluish Violet
15 Pfennig
Black Violet toViolet Black15 Pfennig
Dark Blue Violet15 Pfennig
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Germania
1 October 1918
20 February 1919
14 May 19196 February 1919
German soldiers queueing to receive their discharge certificates, 1918
Lozenge Watermark
(Dark) Yellow Gray2 Pfennig
Blackish- to Black Blue Green / Yellow Black to Green Black
75 Pfennig
Dark- to Blackish Bluish Green / Yellow Black to Green Black