Finland Lion Type m/30 Definitive Stamp

Finland · 1948 · 3 Markkaa

Green stamp featuring the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, on a smooth background. It is a definitive stamp from the 'Lion type m/30' series.

Issued shortly after WWII, this definitive series continued to represent national identity. The lion motif is a long-standing symbol of Finland's sovereignty.