Set Date(s)
1 June / 1 November 1872
Imperial Germany
Eagle with Large Breast Shield
MiNr. 16
MiNr. 17 a
MiNr. 17 b
MiNr. 18
MiNr. 19
MiNr. 20
MiNr. 21 a
MiNr. 21 b
MiNr. 21 c
MiNr. 22
MiNr. 23 a
MiNr. 23 b
MiNr. 24
MiNr. 25
MiNr. 26
MiNr. 27 a
MiNr. 27 b
MiNr. 27 c
MiNr. 28
This series was issued beginning 1 June 1872, except MiNr. 21 and 27 (1 November 1872). The stamps feature an embossed image of the German Reichsadler, or Imperial Eagle, with a large shield in the center. They are denominated in Groschen (MiNr. 16-22) and Kreuzer (MiNr. 23-28).
For similar small-shield eagle issues, see MiNr. 1-11 and MiNr. 16-17. For surcharged issues, see MiNr. 29-30.
Eagle with Large Breast Shield
MiNr. 16
MiNr. 17 a
MiNr. 17 b
MiNr. 18
MiNr. 19
MiNr. 20
MiNr. 21 a
MiNr. 21 b
MiNr. 21 c
MiNr. 22
MiNr. 23 a
MiNr. 23 b
MiNr. 24
MiNr. 25
MiNr. 26
MiNr. 27 a
MiNr. 27 b
MiNr. 27 c
MiNr. 28
This series was issued beginning 1 June 1872, except MiNr. 21 and 27 (1 November 1872). The stamps feature an embossed image of the German Reichsadler, or Imperial Eagle, with a large shield in the center. They are denominated in Groschen (MiNr. 16-22) and Kreuzer (MiNr. 23-28).
For similar small-shield eagle issues, see MiNr. 1-11 and MiNr. 16-17. For surcharged issues, see MiNr. 29-30.