Baden (Allied Occupation) – Scott # 5NB10, used

Description

Baden Scott #5NB10 (1949) — Used

This 20+40 Pfennig carmine rose semipostal from Baden (Scott #5NB10) was issued in 1949 to commemorate the centennial of the 1849 Baden Revolution at Rastatt, a key event in Germany’s struggle for democracy. The stamp honors Carl Schurz (1829–1906)—revolutionary, reformer, and later U.S. statesman—shown addressing a crowd before the fortress at Rastatt, where the uprising reached its climax.

Issued under the French occupation, this dramatic design captures both the fervor of the 1848–49 liberal movements and Baden’s enduring spirit of independence. The surtax on these semipostals aided welfare and reconstruction causes during Germany’s postwar recovery.

This example is postally used, bearing a clear circular cancel that complements the vivid carmine color.

Condition: Used; light cancel; well-centered; strong impression and bright color.
Issued: 1949
Color: Carmine Rose
Denomination: 20+40 Pfennig
Series: Baden (French Zone – Centenary of the 1849 Revolution)
Subject: Carl Schurz at Rastatt, 1849 Revolution Centennial