{"product_id":"oldest-berlin-civic-seal-1253-medieval-heraldic-stamp-rare-german-fdc-postcard","title":"Oldest Berlin Civic Seal 1253 Medieval Heraldic Stamp Rare German FDC Postcard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003eTS445 A rare opportunity to secure this 1986 origin specialist German first day cover of this oldest Berlin civic seal celebration accompanied by the special souvenir stamp with its first day of issue limited edition commemorative frank and information on reverse unused and mint.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\n\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe introduction of an authorized town seal in 1253 marked a crucial transition for Berlin from a feudal dependency into a self-governing municipal corporation. These wax legal impressions verified crucial trade agreements, market regulations, and civic alliances, serving as a vital instrument of economic independence that allowed the early merchant class to establish legal autonomy and secure regional influence.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784936726854,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/04112026_156.jpg?v=1793819293","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/oldest-berlin-civic-seal-1253-medieval-heraldic-stamp-rare-german-fdc-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}