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German Democratic Republic (DDR)
(East Germany)
Stamps of 1953

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Michel 400
"German Patriotism"

Issued: 9th to 30th Nov 1953. Perf: 13x12½, watermark Wz 2 and available on sheets (5x10). Designed by Bade and Eigler and issued to celebrate German patriotism.

This stamp features Ferdinand von Schill (1776-1809) Prussian officer and frredom fighter attacking Russian Hussars.

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Mi 400
16Pf
dark rose carmine

Quantities Issued: 2,100,000

Valid Until: 30th Jun 1955

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VARIATIONS

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Mi 400 X I
watermark Wz 2 X I
Mi 400 X II
watermark Wz 2 X II
Mi 400 Y I
watermark Wz 2 Y I


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PLATE FLAWS

NO KNOWN PLATE FLAWS



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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

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Mi 400
Mint, Unused


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03-Aug-2021 08:30