100 Pfennig Postage Stamp Appraisal

German (Deutsche Reich) Laborers / Workers 100 Pfennig Postage Stamp

This item is a vintage German postage stamp, specifically a 100 Pfennig denomination from the 'Deutsches Reich' (German Reich) era. The stamp features a dark greenish-blue central image against an off-white, perforated border. The central vignette depicts three male laborers or workers in various dynamic poses. One figure, centrally positioned and seemingly elevated, is actively engaged in striking an object with a hammer, exhibiting muscular form and vigorous action. Below him and to his left, another worker appears to be prying or digging with a tool that resembles a shovel or pickaxe, with a pile of material beside him. To the right, a third figure is also engaged in strenuous activity, possibly lifting or striking with another tool. The overall artistic style of the figures suggests a heroic or monumental portrayal of labor, common in nationalistic or industrial-focused imagery of the early to mid-20th century. The denomination '100' is prominently displayed in the upper left corner of the central image in a light, possibly silver or white, typeface. The words 'Deutsches Reich' are printed in a gothic or blackletter script along the bottom edge of the central image, also in the same light color. The stamp exhibits a perforated border, typical of postage stamps for easy separation. The condition appears to be relatively good for its age, with all perforations seemingly intact and no major rips or tears visible, though minor wear consistent with handling or age might be present upon closer inspection not fully discernible from the image. The colors are largely consistent, suggesting no significant fading or discoloration. The clear legibility of both the denomination and the country name indicates good printing quality. This stamp likely dates from the period of the German Reich, placing its estimated age sometime between the late 19th century and the end of World War II.