Germany (French Occupation) – Scott # 4N11, used

Description

Germany (French Occupation – Württemberg-Hohenzollern) – Scott #4N11, Used

Issued in 1948, this 12 Pfennig blue stamp from the French Zone of Occupation features the coat of arms of Württemberg-Hohenzollern, one of the three regions administered by France in postwar Germany (alongside Baden and Rheinland-Pfalz). The bold heraldic design reflects the renewed assertion of regional identity under French supervision following the devastation of World War II.

Details:

• Scott #: 4N11

• Denomination: 12 Pfennig

• Design: Coat of Arms of Württemberg-Hohenzollern

• Color: Blue

• Condition: Used, clear circular cancel

• Issue Date: 1948

• Inscription: “Zone Française / Briefpost”

Historical Context:
Stamps from the French Zone were among the first German issues to restore regional symbols after the fall of the Third Reich. Each design in this series celebrates local heraldry and civic pride, marking the transition from wartime occupation to the reestablishment of civil authority in southwestern Germany.