Finland 1941 Kyösti Kallio Death Commemorative Stamp

Finland · 1941 · 2.50 Markka

This Finnish postage stamp commemorates the death of President Kyösti Kallio, depicting him in a dignified portrait. The design captures the solemnity surrounding his passing, a significant event in Finnish history.

Kyösti Kallio served as the fourth President of Finland from 1937 to 1940, a period marked by the Winter War. He died in December 1940, shortly after resigning due to ill health, making his death a moment of national mourning.