Finland 1918 Vaasa Issue, Lion Emblem

Finland · 1918 · 10 P

The stamp depicts the Finnish national coat of arms, a lion rampant with a sword, within an oval frame. The denomination '10 P' is prominently displayed within circles at the bottom.

Issued in 1918, this temporary wartime stamp reflects Finland's turbulent period following its declaration of independence in late 1917 and during its subsequent civil war. It was likely printed in Vaasa, the temporary capital of the White Guard.