Imperial Reichspost

Tradition and content: The collection of seals Kretzdorn was started in 1863 by Arthur von Winzer, H. Kretzdorn received it as a gift. In 1970 it was acquired from the Kretzdorn estate by the General State Archives. The seal list was produced by Mrs. Gisela Schenck The collection comprises seal impressions primarily from Baden and Württemberg state, court and military authorities as well as from private individuals in one volume Karlruhe, October 2011Joachim Brüser

Tradition: The collection from the possession of Dr. Ernst Scheffelt (Steinen, then Badenweiler) comprises lacquer seals, paper seals and stamp impressions, especially from the second half of the 19th century. The regional focus is on Müllheim and Badenweiler. An overarching collection concept is not discernible. The collection was transferred to the General State Archives in 1963. The seal list was drawn up by Ms Gisela Schenck.Karlsruhe, October 2011Joachim Brüser