Finland 1924 Coat of Arms (Saarinen Design)

Finland · 1924 · 1 mk

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and trampling a saber, surrounded by nine roses. The country name 'SUOMI FINLAND' is at the top, and the denomination '1 mk' is at the bottom.

Issued in 1924, this stamp reflects Finland's newly established independence (1917) by prominently featuring its national coat of arms. The design by renowned Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen underscores the nation's cultural identity during its early years of sovereignty.