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uncommon1900-1945
Manchukuo 5 Fen State Crest Orchid Stamp
Manchukuo · 1937 · 5 FEN
A 5 fen stamp from Manchukuo featuring the imperial orchid crest, a prominent symbol of the state, set against a plain background.
Issued in 1937, this stamp represents Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state established in Northeast China, reflecting its attempt to assert sovereignty through its own postal issues during a period of significant geopolitical tension.
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Image: Post of Manchukuo · License: Public domain
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