Finland 1927 Coat of Arms (Saarinen Design)

Finland · 1927 · 1 mk

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

Issued a decade after Finland gained independence, this stamp with its national coat of arms by renowned architect Eliel Saarinen served to reinforce the young nation's sovereignty and cultural identity.