Finland 1930 Coat of Arms, Saarinen Design

Finland · 1930 · 10 mk

The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword and trampling a saber, surrounded by nine roses. The denomination '10 mk' is at the bottom, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' at the top.

This stamp is part of a definitive series featuring the Finnish Coat of Arms, designed by renowned Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen. Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, such stamps reinforced national identity and sovereignty.