5 Markka Lion of Finland
Finland · 1938 · 5 Markka
The stamp features the heraldic Lion of Finland, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and trampling a saber, within an oval frame. The denomination '5 M' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Issued during Finland's interwar period, this stamp is part of a definitive series reflecting the nation's newly established independence and national identity after gaining sovereignty in 1917. The Lion of Finland is a powerful and enduring national symbol.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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