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common1945-1980
Old Vaasa Fire Commemorative
Finland · 1952 · 30 mk
The stamp depicts a stylized image of a burning building, commemorating the Great Fire of Old Vaasa in 1714. Text reads 'GAMLA WASA BRAND 1714' and 'SUOMI FINLAND 30 mk'.
This stamp commemorates the Great Fire of Vaasa (Gamla Wasa) in 1714, a significant historical event in Finland during the Great Northern War.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Post- och telestyrelsen · License: Public domain
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