Finland 1926 Definitive Series I, Swastika Watermark

Finland · 1926 · 1 mk

The stamp features the Finnish lion rampant, a heraldic symbol, within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '1 mk' is at the bottom, and 'SUOMI FINLAND' is at the top.

This stamp is part of Finland's first definitive series after gaining independence in 1917, featuring the national coat of arms. The 'swastika watermark' refers to an ancient symbol used in Finnish heraldry and military insignia before its association with Nazism.