Finland 1940 Pro Patria Lion

Finland · 1940 · 2 mk

The stamp features a stylized lion rampant, a national symbol of Finland, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' and 'PRO PATRIA' inscriptions, designed by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Issued in 1940, this 'Pro Patria' semi-postal stamp likely served to raise funds for the Finnish war effort during the challenging period of the Winter War or Continuation War.