Imperial Germany
Small-Shield Eagles
MiNr. 1
MiNr. 2 a
MiNr. 2 b
MiNr. 3
MiNr. 4
MiNr. 5
MiNr. 6
MiNr. 7
MiNr. 8
MiNr. 9
MiNr. 10
MiNr. 11
On 1 January 1872, Germany issued its first set of postage stamps. The stamps feature an embossed image of the German Reichsadler, or Imperial Eagle, with a small shield in the center.
The stamps are denominated in Groschen (MiNr. 1-6) and Kreuzer (MiNr. 7-11).
For similar issues in slightly different colors, see MiNr. 14-15. For similar issues with a large shield, see MiNr. 16-28.
Set Date(s)
1 January 1872
Watermark(s)
None
Small-Shield Eagles
MiNr. 1
MiNr. 2 a
MiNr. 2 b
MiNr. 3
MiNr. 4
MiNr. 5
MiNr. 6
MiNr. 7
MiNr. 8
MiNr. 9
MiNr. 10
MiNr. 11
On 1 January 1872, Germany issued its first set of postage stamps. The stamps feature an embossed image of the German Reichsadler, or Imperial Eagle, with a small shield in the center.
The stamps are denominated in Groschen (MiNr. 1-6) and Kreuzer (MiNr. 7-11).
For similar issues in slightly different colors, see MiNr. 14-15. For similar issues with a large shield, see MiNr. 16-28.
Set Date(s)
1 January 1872
Watermark(s)
None
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