Description
GERMANY Encased Postage Merz Schuh-Putz Bringt Glanz Inshaus (Trans: Merz shoe polish brings shine into the house)
In the early 20th century, encased postage stamps were used in Denmark, France, Austria, Germany, and Italy. Similar to the purpose of the encased stamps used during the U.S. civil war, these metallic currencies hoped to solve a coinage shortage due to wars and other territorial conflicts.
