Berlin – Scott # 9N316

Description

Germany (Berlin) — “Jedem Zeit Sicherheit” Civil Defense Issue 5pf (Scott 9N316)

This striking Berlin semi-postal issue, cataloged as Scott 9N316, reflects Cold War–era public safety messaging through bold modernist design. Issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin, the stamp promotes civil defense preparedness with a strong visual emphasis on protection and vigilance.

The design features a stylized human figure standing within a flame-like shield, arms raised in alert readiness, rendered in vivid red against a clean white background. Horizontal linework reinforces the sense of structure and control, while the inscription “Jedem Zeit Sicherheit” (“Safety at all times”) underscores the stamp’s public-awareness purpose. The minimalist yet forceful imagery is characteristic of mid-20th-century German graphic design.

Offered in mint never hinged (MNH) condition, this example retains full original gum, sharp perforations, and bright, unfaded color. It is an excellent choice for collectors of Berlin issues, Cold War postal history, civil defense themes, or modern graphic design in philately.

A visually powerful single that captures the anxieties and aesthetics of its era.