WWI German Occupation Belgium year 1914 1.25 Fr MNH stamp
That specific stamp is a key, high-value issue from the series released by the German Imperial Post Office for use in occupied Belgium during the early days of World War I.
Here are the details for the WWI German Occupation of Belgium 1.25 Fr stamp from 1914:
🇩🇪🇧🇪 WWI German Occupation of Belgium (1914 Issue)
| Feature | Details |
| Original Stamp | German Empire stamp, 1 Mark (M.) denomination, from the 1905-1913 “Imperial Post Office” (Reichspostamt) series (sometimes called the “Bridge” or “Wreath” type). |
| Overprint/Surcharge | “Belgien” overprint with a 1.25 Fr. surcharge (in black or dark red ink) on the original 1 Mark value. |
| New Denomination | 1.25 Fr. (Francs) on 1 M. (Mark) |
| Year of Issue | 1914 (Issued on October 1, 1914) |
| Color | The original stamp’s color is typically described as dark red, carmine red, or rose. |
| Scott Catalogue # | N8 (Under the “Belgium, German Occupation” listings) |
| Michel Catalogue # | DR-BE 8 or DB 8 (Under “Deutsche Besetzung Belgien” / German Occupation Belgium) |
| Key Historical Context | The German military administration fixed the exchange rate between the German Mark and the Belgian Franc at 1:1.25, which determined the surcharge value on the German base stamps. This particular high-value stamp was used for heavier or more expensive international mail services. |
🌟 Rarity and Value Note
The 1.25 Fr. on 1 M. stamp is one of the higher denominations in this initial 1914 set and is considered a key stamp for collectors of this area.
- It is significantly scarcer than the common low-value stamps (like the 5c or 10c) because the high postal rate meant it was used less frequently.
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