Finland 1940 Lion Type Definitive, 1.75 Markkaa

Finland · 1940 · 1.75 Markkaa

This is a 1.75 Markkaa definitive stamp from Finland, issued in 1940, part of the second series of the 'Lion type m/30' or 'Model Hammarsten-Jansson' design. It features a drawing of the Finnish lion on a smooth background, with value numbers indicated by a double point, and is in a yellow-orange color. The stamp is postmarked.

The 'Lion type' definitives, featuring the heraldic lion of Finland, were a long-running series representing Finnish national identity and sovereignty. This issue was in circulation during World War II, a period of significant geopolitical challenge for Finland.