Germany really did have stamps issued in the 20's without "thousand","million" or "billion" stamped across them! It still doesn't happen to hold much value though. My catalogue places this at minimum value never used. The website
raregermanstamps.com calls this one "Genius with torch" Am I missing something? I'm no genius for sure, but this being carrying a torch looks more like an Angel of some type lighting the way as a German Reich soldier is greeted by some Norse God or Hero.
Update: Ragui from the Facebook stamp group "Stamp collecting" had this to say.......
This design was first issued in 1900 to commemorate the 25 anniversary of the union and the formation of the Reich Empire. It was issued in blue color with a denomination of 2 marks and was inscribed Reich Post.
JimmyB
