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Manchukuo 5 Fen State Crest Orchid Stamp
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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