Finland 1 Markka Lion Definitive (1926)

Finland · 1926 · 1 mk

The stamp features the heraldic Lion of Finland, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, with a curved sword under its feet, set against a patterned background. The denomination '1 mk' is at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to Finland's first definitive series issued after gaining independence in 1917, featuring the national emblem. The swastika watermark was a common symbol in Finland at the time, used by the Finnish Air Force and other organizations, predating its later association with Nazism.