Nazi Germany Era Postage Stamp

This item is a postage stamp, likely from the Nazi Germany era, judging by the prominent swastika symbol. The stamp is predominantly red with a white circular motif containing a red swastika as its central design element. The numerical value '12' is visible in the upper left and upper right corners, indicating its denomination, probably 12 Reichspfennig. Below the central emblem, text appears, partially obscured, which reads 'Dienstmark' (service stamp) and 'Deutsch' (German), further supporting its origin. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, typical of postage stamps, suggesting it was separated from a sheet. Overlying the stamp is a significant black ink cancellation mark, which is heavily applied and somewhat obscures the details of the stamp. Parts of the cancellation mark suggest a date '8-19' or '61-19' and possibly a location 'BERGEN' or a similar place name. The overall condition shows signs of use given the cancellation mark. The colors appear somewhat faded or muted in the provided image, which could be due to age, exposure, or image quality. Without clearer resolution, precise manufacturing details like watermarks or exact paper quality cannot be determined, but it appears to be printed on standard stamp paper. The style and iconography are unmistakably indicative of the Nazi regime period, likely dating between 1933 and 1945.

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