This small single-sided stamp is a food voucher issued by the City of Stuttgart. It was issued during the German Revolution (1918-1919), in the aftermath of the Great War (1914-1918). This voucher differs from Notgeld, as it served as a ration coupon. Rather than a form of differed payment, due to shortages of available currency.
Notably food vouchers will often have irregular corners. As they are hand cut from a larger ration card. These uncut ration cards are valued considerably higher value, particularly when not voided. Making them rare items in the ration collecting field.
Observe
The observe is simple, featuring stamps and over-printed text. The first print in red ink features 3 separate elements. They are the word "November", a Coat of Arms, and "December 19". The Coat of Arms serves in a authentication role. The text "December 19" serves as an expiration date. Notably the red inked print, is below the second (black) print. Making counterfeiting (at the time) somewhat more difficult.
The second print in black ink, contains the the main text. It informs the bearer of key information, such as issuing body, item, and period of use (December 1919). The first line declares it as issued by the "Municipality of Stuttgart". Followed by the a notice that it can be traded for an unspecified amount of coffee, with market conditions dictating the exchange.
The lower text states the voucher is to be voided, by either a "shop stamp or signature" after use. According to the upper left corner (red ink), the voucher was printed in November (1919). For use in December (1919) and expired on "December 19" (red ink).
Translation
Municipality of Stuttgart
Reference=Markets 2
Upon receiving the goods,
(mark with the) signature or stamp of the shop.
Reverse
The reverse is left blank, it's simply a piece of unprinted cardboard. This was common practice for food vouchers of the era. Being regarded as even more fleeting than Notgeld, which were themselves regarded as expendable.
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