Wurttemberg (Allied Occupation) – Scott # 8NB8, used
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1949 Württemberg 20 Pf + 10 Pf rose-carmine Gustav Werner – 100 Years of the Bruderhaus (Scott #8NB8), used; a touching semi-postal tribute to faith-driven social reform in postwar Württemberg.
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Württemberg (Allied Occupation) – Scott #8NB8, Used
Issued in 1949, this 20 Pfennig + 10 Pf semi-postal stamp from the French Zone of Occupation (Württemberg) commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Bruderhaus, a social welfare institution founded by Gustav Werner, a pioneering Protestant pastor and reformer. The stamp depicts a dignified bust of Werner, honoring his lifelong commitment to Christian charity and social service.
Details:
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Scott #: 8NB8
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Denomination: 20 Pf + 10 Pf (semi-postal surcharge for welfare)
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Design: Portrait of Gustav Werner
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Color: Rose-carmine
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Condition: Used, light circular cancel
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Issue Date: 1949
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Inscription: “Hundert Jahre Zum Bruderhaus / Gustav Werner / Württemberg Christentum der Tat”
Historical Context:
The Bruderhaus (House of Brothers), established in 1849 in Reutlingen, became a model for faith-based social reform in Germany—providing aid to orphans, workers, and the poor. Issued amid postwar reconstruction, this semi-postal reminded citizens of enduring humanitarian values rooted in compassion and service.
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