Finland 1 Markka Coat of Arms

Finland · 1926 · 1 mk

The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, with nine roses scattered around it. The denomination '1 mk' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1926, this stamp reflects Finland's assertion of national identity as a newly independent nation. Definitive issues featuring national symbols were crucial for establishing sovereignty after gaining independence from Russia in 1917.