Germany (French Occupation) – Scott #s 4N1-4, Blocks of 4
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1947 Coat of Arms series for Württemberg-Hohenzollern (Scott #4N1–2); Mint Never Hinged, blocks of four. Bold regional emblems mark the rebirth of local identity under French occupation.
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Germany (French Occupation – Württemberg-Hohenzollern) – Scott #4N1–2, MNH (Blocks of 4)
This pair of postwar issues was released under the French Zone of Occupation in Württemberg-Hohenzollern, one of three administrative regions controlled by France after World War II. Issued in 1947, these stamps belong to the “Coat of Arms” definitive series, celebrating regional heraldry and local identity in the early years of reconstruction.
Details:
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Scott #: 4N1–4N2
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Denominations: 1 Pfennig (green and white shield of Württemberg-Hohenzollern), 3 Pfennig (black and gold lion of Baden)
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Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH), Blocks of 4
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Inscription: “Zone Française” / “Briefpost”
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Printing: Typography
Historical Note:
Following the end of WWII, the French established distinct postal administrations within their occupation zone. The “Zone Française” issues combined French design sensibilities with local German heraldry, symbolizing both regional pride and the complexities of divided postwar governance.
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