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uncommon1900-1945
Red-crowned Crane
Manchukuo · 1940 · 5 FEN
The stamp features a majestic red-crowned crane, a significant bird in East Asian culture, standing gracefully.
Issued by the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo during World War II, this stamp was part of a series depicting local flora and fauna, reflecting the state's attempt to establish its own cultural identity.
Image: Post of Manchukuo · License: Public domain
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