Finland 1927 Heraldic Lion Definitive
Finland · 1927 · 1 mk
The stamp features a heraldic lion within an oval frame, with the face value '1 mk' printed at the bottom on both sides. The design was created by Eliel Saarinen.
Issued a decade after Finland gained independence, this stamp is part of an early definitive series for the newly formed nation. The heraldic lion is a prominent national symbol, and the swastika watermark reflects its use as a symbol in Finland prior to World War II.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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