Issued in early 1919 during the brief Deutschösterreich period following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this 2-Kronen stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle redesigned for the new republic. Printed typographically, the design shows strong ornamental frames and a bold shield emblem, typical of the transition-era fiscal style. This high-denomination value was mainly used for heavier or registered mail and is scarcer in well-centered, fresh condition like this example. A popular issue among collectors of post-imperial Austria and provisional state overprints.