Vintage Postage Stamp

This is an antique hand stamp, featuring mirrored text that would print as 'Judenrat' (Jewish Council), a Star of David, and 'Aeltest. Post' (Eldest Post), encircled by 'Gemeinde' (Community) and what appears to be 'Częstochowa'. Such stamps were official tools used by the Jewish Councils during World War II, likely for administrative or internal postal services within ghettos. It serves as a stark reminder of the complex and tragic realities faced by Jewish communities during that period.

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