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Finland 1908 Coat of Arms with Russian Eagle
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1908 Coat of Arms with Russian Eagle

Finland · 1908 · 1 mk

The stamp features a two-headed Russian imperial eagle within an oval frame, symbolizing Finland's status as a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire. The denomination '1 mk' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1908, this stamp reflects Finland's status as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, represented by the two-headed imperial eagle. It belongs to a series of definitive stamps used during a period of increasing Russification policies.

Catalog Numbers

scott72
michel57

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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