Finland 1 Markka Lion Type Definitive with Käkisalmi Postmark

Finland · 1921 · 1 mk

The stamp depicts the Lion Rampant of Finland, a heraldic lion holding a sword, with nine roses scattered around it, set against a lined background. The denomination '1 mk' is at the bottom, and 'SUOMI FINLAND' is at the top.

This stamp was issued shortly after Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917, representing the newly independent nation's sovereignty and national identity. The postmark from Käkisalmi highlights a region that would later be ceded to the Soviet Union after World War II.