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China (Japanese Occupation) - Fall of Singapore Surcharge
China (Japanese Occupation) · 1942 · 5 fen
A 5 fen Republic of China stamp, overprinted in red with Chinese characters commemorating the Fall of Singapore. The original stamp's design is partially obscured but shows Chinese text and a numeral.
Issued in February 1942 by the Japanese-controlled Wang Jingwei regime in occupied China, this stamp marks a significant Japanese victory during World War II, reflecting the propaganda efforts of the occupation government.
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Image: The Reorganised Government of the Republic of China. · License: Public domain
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