Discussion - Member to Member Sales - Research Center
Discussion - Member to Member Sales - Research Center
Best guess for this image: i m retired you re not
There is some truth to that........
Any ideas?
Greg
Login to Like
this post
I came across some similar issues (not this specific one) in The Hoard and was told it is some kind of postal note used "back in the day" to send money to someone.
I can't remember the exact terminology, but I have some U.S. versions of this type of issue. I think the US ones can be found in Scotts.
Some Scandinavian countries use Kroner as a currency, but my suspicion is that this comes from Denmark.
I'm sure some actually knowledgeable folks will be able to steer you in the right direction.
Cheers, Dave.
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
My first thought was Denmark as well. These (as well as a lot of other stamps I cannot identify) were in a stockbook of cinderellas that I purchased. More than likely the seller didn;t know what they were either
Login to Like
this post
This could also be Swedish or Norwegian. Fem translates to five in all three languages.
Although I collect Scandinavia, I have never seen these. Perhaps Jay Smith or someone from the Scandinavian Collector's Society could help.
Also, the APS has an Identification service.
Login to Like
this post
This may never have an answer. 
I was hoping to see if someone would have an answer.
Doug
Login to Like
this post
Maybe it is a type of "Green Shield Stamp", with the company initials/logo GDS/SGD? or even a local post. Could it also be savings type stamp?
Anyone tried a reverse image search?
Login to Like
this post
By the look of things, Soundcrest has already done that. I have extended that search by adding various keywords.
I have tried all manner of searches (including countries that use the Kroner) and it is quite futile; absolutely nothing is found.
I would think that this is not a form of 'Green Shield Stamp' (a type of loyalty 'refund' token given for purchases in e.g. supermarkets), as the face value of 5 Kroner is too high.
I think sheepshanks may be right; this is a savings stamp.
Login to Like
this post
I went through my Barefoot book of Scandinavian Revenues. This stamp isn't shown there either. The mystery deepens.
Login to Like
this post
My first impression was Norway, for whatever that's worth.....
Login to Like
this post
Well, it looks as if there is only one in existence and Greg has it!!!
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
Could it be some kind of railway stamp?
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
Have you watermarked it?
How about a passport stamp?
Jeremy
Login to Like
this post
Hi Everyone;
I noticed that this stamp has a network of lines forming geometric diamonds as a background. This is common for printed securities instruments, also know as financial instruments. Bank checks, stock certificates, and deeds of title and similar documents would be typically printed this way.
So until we get a better answer, I think sheepshanks is correct it is a type of savings stamp. Maybe a war savings stamp, or a postal savings stamp. The US had both of these at one time, if I recall correctly.
Just sortin' it out....
TuskenRaider
Login to Like
this post
There is a bank in Sweden with those initials
Richmond
Login to Like
this post
Danish Railway Parcel stamp.
Gribskovbanen
http://www.paperheritage.co.uk/rls/GDS.html
4th stamp in 3rd row. is a 20 kroner similar to your piece.
3 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
Mystery solved. Good job Scott!
Login to Like
this post
Almost two weeks to solve that mystery. That must be a record to stump people!
Login to Like
this post
Well done Scott.
It just remains to work out what the initials actually stand for. That link doesn't seem to state that, nor do the labels suggest the true name. I have found this reference to the route that was used: Hillerød - Kagerup - Gilleleje / - Tisvildeleje ( GDS) (Gribskovbanen).
It seems this was a local company that operated the branch line. It may have been amalgamated with one of the big three operators, which themselves were merged in 1945 to become Gribskovbanen.
But Wiki is all a bit fragmented and incomplete, from what I can tell.
Login to Like
this post
reanish Railway Parcel stamp.
Gribskovbanen
http://www.paperheritage.co.uk/rls/GDS.html
4th stamp in 3rd row. is a 20 kroner similar to your piece.
It's actually 20 ore (cents)
also on the stamp is "Kager" which is Danish or Norweigian for "cakes"
It could have been used for food purchase on board the train as was common
"back in the day"
Login to Like
this post
Did they have a club car where you could get drinks? 
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
So, while looking like a stamp, it was actually a chit.
Login to Like
this post
Pogopossum actually called it before.
3 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
Excellent guess, Geoffrey!
And excellent digging, Scott!
....I love this place.....
Login to Like
this post
I am so glad it has been identified - for some reason this one was driving me nuts. I'm surprised it did not come up on a reverse image search!
Geoff
1 Member
likes this post.
Login to Like.
Thanks for solving the mystery. I have been going nuts trying to figure this out.
1 Member
likes this post.
Login to Like.
GDS = Gribskovbanens Drift Selskab = Gribskov railroad operating company
Login to Like
this post
Wow this was a bit of fun hey?
Best read I've had for my morning coffee ever.
Thanks to everyone who posted and for all the research too.
Just sortin' things out....
TuskenRaider
Login to Like
this post
Approvals
I have struck out trying to identify this. I have a few in different denominations. I'm not even sure of the country. Searches reveal nothing for a stamp, only for money denominated Fem Kroner.I have got to believe the design in the middle stands for something. The S reminds me of the old Singer sewing machine logo. A Google image search provided me with this:
Best guess for this image: i m retired you re not
There is some truth to that........
Any ideas?
Greg
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
I came across some similar issues (not this specific one) in The Hoard and was told it is some kind of postal note used "back in the day" to send money to someone.
I can't remember the exact terminology, but I have some U.S. versions of this type of issue. I think the US ones can be found in Scotts.
Some Scandinavian countries use Kroner as a currency, but my suspicion is that this comes from Denmark.
I'm sure some actually knowledgeable folks will be able to steer you in the right direction.
Cheers, Dave.
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
Approvals
re: Stamp or Money
My first thought was Denmark as well. These (as well as a lot of other stamps I cannot identify) were in a stockbook of cinderellas that I purchased. More than likely the seller didn;t know what they were either
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
This could also be Swedish or Norwegian. Fem translates to five in all three languages.
Although I collect Scandinavia, I have never seen these. Perhaps Jay Smith or someone from the Scandinavian Collector's Society could help.
Also, the APS has an Identification service.
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
This may never have an answer.
I was hoping to see if someone would have an answer.
Doug
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
Maybe it is a type of "Green Shield Stamp", with the company initials/logo GDS/SGD? or even a local post. Could it also be savings type stamp?
Anyone tried a reverse image search?
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
By the look of things, Soundcrest has already done that. I have extended that search by adding various keywords.
I have tried all manner of searches (including countries that use the Kroner) and it is quite futile; absolutely nothing is found.
I would think that this is not a form of 'Green Shield Stamp' (a type of loyalty 'refund' token given for purchases in e.g. supermarkets), as the face value of 5 Kroner is too high.
I think sheepshanks may be right; this is a savings stamp.
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
I went through my Barefoot book of Scandinavian Revenues. This stamp isn't shown there either. The mystery deepens.
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
My first impression was Norway, for whatever that's worth.....
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
Well, it looks as if there is only one in existence and Greg has it!!!
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
06:04:58pm
re: Stamp or Money
Could it be some kind of railway stamp?
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
08:52:31pm
re: Stamp or Money
Have you watermarked it?
How about a passport stamp?
Jeremy
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
Hi Everyone;
I noticed that this stamp has a network of lines forming geometric diamonds as a background. This is common for printed securities instruments, also know as financial instruments. Bank checks, stock certificates, and deeds of title and similar documents would be typically printed this way.
So until we get a better answer, I think sheepshanks is correct it is a type of savings stamp. Maybe a war savings stamp, or a postal savings stamp. The US had both of these at one time, if I recall correctly.
Just sortin' it out....
TuskenRaider
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
There is a bank in Sweden with those initials
Richmond
Login to Like
this post
12:01:12pm
re: Stamp or Money
Danish Railway Parcel stamp.
Gribskovbanen
http://www.paperheritage.co.uk/rls/GDS.html
4th stamp in 3rd row. is a 20 kroner similar to your piece.
3 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
12:11:38pm
re: Stamp or Money
Mystery solved. Good job Scott!
Login to Like
this post
12:18:17pm
re: Stamp or Money
Almost two weeks to solve that mystery. That must be a record to stump people!
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
Well done Scott.
It just remains to work out what the initials actually stand for. That link doesn't seem to state that, nor do the labels suggest the true name. I have found this reference to the route that was used: Hillerød - Kagerup - Gilleleje / - Tisvildeleje ( GDS) (Gribskovbanen).
It seems this was a local company that operated the branch line. It may have been amalgamated with one of the big three operators, which themselves were merged in 1945 to become Gribskovbanen.
But Wiki is all a bit fragmented and incomplete, from what I can tell.
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
reanish Railway Parcel stamp.
Gribskovbanen
http://www.paperheritage.co.uk/rls/GDS.html
4th stamp in 3rd row. is a 20 kroner similar to your piece.
It's actually 20 ore (cents)
also on the stamp is "Kager" which is Danish or Norweigian for "cakes"
It could have been used for food purchase on board the train as was common
"back in the day"
Login to Like
this post
03:48:10pm
re: Stamp or Money
Did they have a club car where you could get drinks?
2 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
04:56:43pm
re: Stamp or Money
So, while looking like a stamp, it was actually a chit.
Login to Like
this post
05:07:27pm
re: Stamp or Money
Pogopossum actually called it before.
3 Members
like this post.
Login to Like.
re: Stamp or Money
Excellent guess, Geoffrey!
And excellent digging, Scott!
....I love this place.....
Login to Like
this post
07:57:37pm
re: Stamp or Money
I am so glad it has been identified - for some reason this one was driving me nuts. I'm surprised it did not come up on a reverse image search!
Geoff
1 Member
likes this post.
Login to Like.
re: Stamp or Money
Thanks for solving the mystery. I have been going nuts trying to figure this out.
1 Member
likes this post.
Login to Like.
08:31:58pm
re: Stamp or Money
GDS = Gribskovbanens Drift Selskab = Gribskov railroad operating company
Login to Like
this post
re: Stamp or Money
Wow this was a bit of fun hey?
Best read I've had for my morning coffee ever.
Thanks to everyone who posted and for all the research too.
Just sortin' things out....
TuskenRaider
Login to Like
this post