1 Markka Finland 1928 Stampexhibition Helsinki Overprint

Finland · 1928 · 1 mk

A 1 Markka Finnish stamp from 1928 featuring the national coat of arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, within an oval frame. It bears an overprint in Finnish and Swedish for the Helsinki Stamp Exhibition.

Issued in 1928, this stamp commemorates a philatelic exhibition in Helsinki, reflecting Finland's growing national identity and cultural activities in the decade following its independence.