Finland 1917 Saarinen Coat of Arms Type I, Serpentine Die Cut

Finland · 1917 · 5 Penniä

This definitive stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar. Designed by renowned architect Eliel Saarinen, this issue, known as the Saarinen Model 1917, was the first stamp series of an independent Finland. The design is notable for its clean, modern aesthetic and the distinctive serpentine die-cut perforation.

Issued in 1917, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Finnish history, coinciding with the country's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire following the Russian Revolution.