Finland 1947 Lion Type Definitive, 12 Markkaa
Finland · 1947 · 12 Markkaa
This 1947 definitive stamp from Finland features the iconic 'Lion type m/30' design, also known as the 'Model Hammarsten-Jansson'. It depicts the Finnish heraldic lion, rendered as a drawing on a smooth background. This particular example is postmarked.
The Lion type design, a national symbol of Finland, has been a staple of Finnish definitive postage stamps for decades, representing the nation's sovereignty and identity post-independence.
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