Finland 1918 Vaasa Temporary Wartime Issue, Lion Emblem

Finland · 1918 · 10 P

The stamp features the lion from Finland's national coat of arms, depicted within an oval frame. It is denominated '10 P' and includes the country names 'SUOMI FINLAND'.

Issued in 1918 during the Finnish Civil War, this stamp was a temporary measure by the White government, which had its temporary capital in Vaasa, to maintain postal services amidst the conflict and disruption following Finland's declaration of independence.