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Switzerland (Helvetia) The Subject: The Alte Rheinbrücke (Old Rhine Bridge) connecting Stein, Switzerland (Canton of Aargau) and Bad Säckingen, Germany. Significance: At 206.5 meters long, it is the longest covered wooden bridge in Europe. It has stood since at least the 13th century and has survived fires, floods, and wars. Stamp Value: 100 Centimes (1 Swiss Franc) Designer: Bernadette Baltis (2008) The Postmarks & Envelope Details Issue Date: September 4, 2008 (⁠4.9.2008⁠) — Released simultaneously with your pear, cereal grains, and film director covers. Location: Stein, AG (postal code ⁠4332⁠), the Swiss town on one side of the bridge. Postmark Design: Features a detailed pictorial outline drawing of the wooden bridge piers spanning the Rhine River. Front Cachet: Features a blind-embossed (raised relief) image of the historic coats of arms for Bad Säckingen and Stein AG, alongside the text "Gemeinschaftsausgabe Deutschland/Schweiz" (Joint Issue Germany/Switzerland). Back Il