Brake (pronunciation: [ˈbʁaːkə]) is a town (14,965 inhabitants end 2018), the district seat of Wesermarsch district in northern Germany, on the Weser river. Brake was raised to Stadtrecht (town privileges) in 1856, and furthermore Golzwarden and Hammelwarden were becoming established as communities (from 1913 onwards becoming parts of Brake). In 1861, the river port was brought into operation. In 1873 the railway network reached Brake.
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Historically in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg.
Postmark in Unified-Germany
Code 26919
Postmark in German Empire
Postmark in North German Confederation
Since 1 January 1868.
Postmark in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
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 Blue frame on a 1861 issue. Mi14II |
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