Issued by Deutsche Bundespost in 1987, this 80 Pfennig commemorative stamp honors Wilhelm Kaisen, a respected German politician and post-war leader of Bremen. The portrait depicts Kaisen in a modern, painterly style wearing glasses and a suit, set against a soft, earth-toned background. As Bremen’s mayor (1945–1965), Kaisen was instrumental in the reconstruction of the city after World War II and became a symbol of pragmatic democracy and civic responsibility in West Germany. The inscription “1887–1979” marks his life span, celebrating his legacy in German political history.