South West Africa
One of the great advantages of stamp collecting is that you get a good knowledge of geography and history.
There are many territories, countries and places that have changed names over the last century.
South West Africa is one of the more unimaginative names for territories. Originally a German Colony called Sud West Afrika, it was occupied by South African troups in 1915 and became a League of Nations Mandated territory in 1919. South Africa remained in occupation until 1990. Since then it has been known as Namibia.
Issued 5 March 1931 Recess printed Bradbury Wilkinson and Co
There are many territories, countries and places that have changed names over the last century.
South West Africa is one of the more unimaginative names for territories. Originally a German Colony called Sud West Afrika, it was occupied by South African troups in 1915 and became a League of Nations Mandated territory in 1919. South Africa remained in occupation until 1990. Since then it has been known as Namibia.
Issued 5 March 1931 Recess printed Bradbury Wilkinson and Co
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