North Ingria 25 Penni Stamp

North Ingria · 1920 · 25 penni

The stamp features a stylized lion rampant, similar to the Finnish coat of arms, holding a sword and standing on a saber. The text 'Pohjois-Inkeri' is at the top, and '25 p' is at the bottom.

These stamps were issued by the short-lived Republic of North Ingria during its attempt to secede from Soviet Russia and align with Finland, amidst the Russian Civil War. They represent a period of political instability and national self-determination efforts in the region.