1922 Saar (Saargebiet) 5 Franc stamp from Germany:
- In 1920, the Saargebiet (Saar Territory) was placed under the administration of the League of Nations as part of the Treaty of Versailles following World War I. During this period from 1920-1935, Saargebiet issued its own postage stamps.
- In 1922, a set of 16 definitive stamps was issued, with denominations ranging from 2 centimes to 10 francs.
- The 5 franc stamp from this 1922 series features the coat of arms of the Saar Territory at the center. The coat of arms consists of a shield divided horizontally, with a lion passant on the top half and a miner’s lamp and hammer on the bottom half, representing the region’s mining heritage.
- The stamp has an inscription that reads “SAARGEBIET” at the top and the denomination “5 Fr” (5 francs) at the bottom.
- It was printed in a blue color by typography on unwatermarked paper and has a perforation gauge of 14.
The 1922 Saar 5 franc stamp is considered a classic issue from the Saar Territory under League of Nations administration. It reflects the complex geopolitical shifts in the region following World War I.
However, since you asked about a fairly specific and obscure stamp without providing an image, I should note that some of the precise details I described about its design and attributes may be inaccurate, as I don’t have a definitive reference for every stamp ever issued.
