Finland 1922 Lion Type Definitive, 17 Markka

Finland · 1922 · 17 mk

The stamp features the Finnish national symbol, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a curved saber, all within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '17 mk' is displayed at the bottom.

Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, this stamp is part of the first definitive series to feature the national lion emblem, symbolizing the newly sovereign nation's identity.