Hi Sid..!!!!
Outstanding eye!! Honestly - I'm not certain. I noticed the "G" on the 1940 when I was cropping the picture - but didn't give it any thought thereafter. My first guess was the one before/after are closer shots...
That being said - let me get the 1940 out tonite again, and compare it to the 1941 - 1942 - 1943, etc. and post back. It may also be that the previous owner refilled with laquer stick (I don't have one, and use a white grease crayon, so I don't fill that area) and left it filling both the stamp and the surrounding indents from that stamp - which would also give it a "rounder" appearance..???
Again - great question - and I'm looking forward to how yours compares! If possible - can you give the year of production for your HK to compare to the above?? Thanks!
Best to you!
John
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