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common1945-1980
Finland 1947 Lion Type Definitive
Finland · 1947 · 6 Markkaa
This orange definitive stamp from Finland features the heraldic Lion of Finland, a traditional national symbol, against a plain background. The stamp is postmarked.
Issued in 1947, this stamp reflects Finland's national identity and sovereignty during the post-World War II era, a period of recovery and geopolitical realignment for the nation.
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Catalog Numbers
michel307
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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