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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1917 5 Markka Lion Type Definitive
Finland · 1917 · 5 M (Markka)
The stamp features the heraldic lion of Finland, depicted with a sword and sabre, within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '5 M' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Issued in 1917, this stamp is one of the first definitive issues of the newly independent Republic of Finland, following its declaration of independence from Russia.
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Catalog Numbers
scott107
michel92A
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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