Finland 1941 Red Cross Surcharge, Soldier with Rifle

Finland · 1941 · 2.75mk + 25p

This semi-postal stamp features a Finnish soldier in winter gear, holding a rifle and looking out over a snowy landscape. The design is rendered in a deep red color, emphasizing the connection to the Red Cross, for which a surcharge was collected. The stamp's purpose was to raise funds for the Finnish Red Cross during a critical period of conflict.

Issued during the Continuation War (1941-1944), this stamp was part of a series to support the war effort and humanitarian aid through the Finnish Red Cross. It reflects the national sentiment and mobilization during World War II.