Description: This 25-pfennig service stamp was issued by the German Democratic Republic (DDR) for use on official government mail. The design prominently features the East German state emblem, with a hammer and compass enclosed within a wreath of rye, symbolizing the alliance of labourers, intellectuals, and farmers. Printed in a distinctive green shade, the stamp formed part of a definitive series produced for ministries, public agencies, and other state institutions.
Service stamps played an important role in the administration of East Germany, allowing government offices to identify and process official correspondence separately from ordinary mail. Today, these issues serve as tangible reminders of the political structure and visual identity of the DDR during the Cold War era.
Circa: 1954 - 1963
Condition: Used
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