East Germany (DDR) – Scott # O23
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1954–56 DDR 25 Pfennig Official Stamp (Scott #O23); MNH. Features the East German state emblem of hammer, compass, and wheat sheaves—representing labor, intellect, and agriculture—used for government correspondence during the early years of the DDR.
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Description
East Germany (DDR) — Scott #O23 (1954–56) — Official Stamp — Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Issued between 1954 and 1956, this Official Service stamp (Dienstmarke) was used exclusively by East German government departments and administrative offices.
Design details:
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Central motif: the national emblem of the DDR, featuring a hammer and compass surrounded by a wreath of grain, symbolizing unity among workers, engineers, and farmers—the three pillars of socialist society.
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The emblem is printed in emerald green with clean typography and strong geometric symmetry typical of mid-century East German design.
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Inscription reads “DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK” at the top and “DIENSTMARKE” (Official Stamp) at the bottom.
Details:
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Date of Issue: 1954–56
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Denomination: 25 Pfennig
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Color: Green
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Perforation: 14
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Theme: National Emblem / Government Service / Socialist Symbolism
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Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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