Germany – Belgian occupation 1919-20

At the end of World War I, Belgian troops occupied parts of Germany.

General issue

 * In September 1919, then-current Belgian definitives were overprinted ALLEMAGNE / DUITSCHLAND with the values 35c and above overprinted in a slightly different style than the lower values.
 * In 1920, the franc values were overprinted in a new setting with the "D" of "DUITSCHLAND" under the second "A" of "ALLEMAGNE".
 * In 1921, 3c, 25c and 65c values were added.



Eupen and Malmedy

 * In January 1920, seven values up to the 1 mark value were surcharged EUPEN / & / MALMEDY with values in German prennigs or marks.



Eupen

 * In March 1920, then-current Belgian definitives were overprinted Eupen with the values 35c and above overprinted in a slightly different style than the lower values.
 * In 1921, 3c, 25c and 65c values were added.



Postage due

 * In 1920, Belgian postage dues were similarly overprinted.



Malmedy

 * In March 1920, then-current Belgian definitives were overprinted Malmédy with the values 35c and above overprinted in a slightly different style than the lower values.
 * In 1921, 3c, 25c and 65c values were added.



Postage due

 * In 1920, Belgian postage dues were similarly overprinted.


 * Belgian troops were withdrawn in 1930. Eupen and Malmedy overprints were valid until the end of April 1931.